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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 run out of food.
(b) That they will not be allowed to enter Dolpo.
(c) That they will fail.
(d) That the police will lock them up.

2. For what reason will Schaller and Matthiessen be unable to get new porters to replace those that have left?
(a) The potato harvest.
(b) Fuel shortages.
(c) The potato famine.
(d) Inclement weather.

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

4. What is a precious commodity in this mountainous Southeast Asian country that people use for fuel?
(a) Petroleum.
(b) Firewood.
(c) Solar energy.
(d) Water.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the story of "The Snow Leopard" begin?

2. What area is 11,200 feet above sea level?

3. What country has the worst erosion in the world?

4. What keeps delaying the trip for Matthiessen's group that cannot be prevented?

5. Who is Matthiessen afraid that he will break a promise to?

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