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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 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 the police will lock them up.
(d) That they will run out of food.

2. What or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?
(a) A porter.
(b) A sherpa.
(c) A group of nomadic Nepalese.
(d) A brindle mastiff.

3. George Schaller is a famous ______________.
(a) Mountaineer.
(b) Explorer.
(c) Biologist/naturalist.
(d) Spiritual guru.

4. Where does Matthiessen's group take shelter on route to the canyon?
(a) An old cow shed.
(b) A cave.
(c) A boat.
(d) A farm.

5. What makes Matthiessen's group believe that they can finally continue their journey again?
(a) The arrival of ponies.
(b) The sun coming out.
(c) The arrival of food.
(d) The arrival of peace.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a precious commodity in this mountainous Southeast Asian country that people use for fuel?

3. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?

4. What tests the patience of Matthiessen's group again and again?

5. What drug did Matthiessen use that possibly had a negative effect on him?

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