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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, Part 1: Westward.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discard before starting their climbing journey?
(a) Electronic devices.
(b) Books.
(c) Extra clothing.
(d) Ropes.

2. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller meet to begin their journey?
(a) New Delhi.
(b) London.
(c) Kathmandu.
(d) Shey.

3. Who has demeaned himself by accepting the opportunity of traveling in the Himalayas with Matthiessen and Schaller?
(a) Jaljala.
(b) Tukten.
(c) Dawa.
(d) Jang.

4. What are Matthiessen and Schaller afraid of after they talk to the Tibetan guide who tells them that they need government permits?
(a) That they will fail.
(b) That they will not be allowed to enter Dolpo.
(c) That they will run out of food.
(d) That the police will lock them up.

5. What part of Matthiessen is wet after reaching the Jaljala Ridge?
(a) Feet only.
(b) Head and neck.
(c) Arms and fingers.
(d) Feet, legs, and back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a Tibetan say is treacherous and filled with snow?

2. Who/what is Matthiessen's group afraid of meeting when they take a new path to the north up the Kali Gandaki?

3. What does Matthiessen see in the valley located at 11,200 feet above sea level?

4. Whom does Matthiessen think about the whole time that he is traveling?

5. What or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?

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