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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: The Way Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long do Matthiessen and Schaller stay in a hotel together at the beginning of their trip?
(a) Three days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Four months.

2. What animal tracks do Schaller and Matthiessen find near the monastery?
(a) Arctic fox.
(b) Marmot.
(c) Wild wolves.
(d) Yeti.

3. What does a sherpa bring Matthiessen's group while they rest at a shelter on route to Kali Gandaki?
(a) Food.
(b) Money.
(c) Wine.
(d) Drugs.

4. Which two groups of indigenous people does Matthiessen think are similar?
(a) Native Americans and Tibetans.
(b) Americans and British.
(c) Nepalese and Chinese.
(d) Indians and Pakistanis.

5. Who does Matthiessen wait for but only arrives later at nightfall at their temporary campsite in Part 4?
(a) Schaller.
(b) Jang-bu.
(c) The lama.
(d) Tukten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds an unlocked building on Crystal Mountain where Matthiessen's group can all sleep?

2. What creature is NOT indigenous to the South Asian landscape?

3. Tukten and a porter leave Matthiessen's group to get _________________.

4. What two topics do Matthiessen and Schaller talk about in conflict with each other?

5. What does Matthiessen stow away and plan to read when he gets to Kathmandu?

(see the answer key)

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