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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Northward.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?
(a) London.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Jakarta.
(d) New York.

2. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discuss at length?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Religion.
(c) Death.
(d) Sex.

3. The snow leopard can be considered a _______________.
(a) Related to the tiger.
(b) Descendant of the smilodon.
(c) Long extinct creature.
(d) Wild cat.

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

5. What does Matthiessen find that Schaller thinks is a sign of the snow leopard?
(a) Urine.
(b) A footprint.
(c) Scent.
(d) Fur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Schaller bargain for with locals to help them on their journey through the mountains?

2. What makes Matthiessen think that the villages they are passing through used to be refined?

3. Despite the grueling four-hour journey, what makes Schaller happy?

4. What did Matthiessen's wife die of?

5. Who is almost two hours behind Matthiessen and Schaller trekking through the mountains?

(see the answer key)

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