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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the sherpas do that reminds Matthiessen of being in New York with Deborah?
(a) Pray silently.
(b) Recite Buddhist chants.
(c) Bear up.
(d) Eat in silence.

2. How many children does Matthiessen have?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

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

4. What is the date of Matthiessen's last entry in Part 2?
(a) Nov 15.
(b) Jan 30.
(c) October 31.
(d) Dec 18.

5. What does Matthiessen's group suffer from as they travel through the canyon?
(a) Thirst.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Snow blindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Matthiessen's group carries their packs instead of just _______________.

2. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?

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

4. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.

5. What is important for Matthiessen's group to do once they pass 12,000 feet in elevation?

(see the answer key)

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