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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Matthiessen's group see along their journey that reminds the group of mortality?
(a) A crippled child.
(b) An old man.
(c) A goat.
(d) A beggar woman.

2. Whom does Matthiessen think about the whole time that he is traveling?
(a) The blue sheep.
(b) Dawa.
(c) Alex.
(d) Deborah.

3. What do Matthiessen and Schaller feel is against them as they journey forward?
(a) Time.
(b) Sherpas.
(c) Government.
(d) The weather.

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

5. The porters carry ___________, which makes them unhappy.
(a) Merchandise.
(b) Goats.
(c) Firewood.
(d) Heavy loads.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose departure causes Schaller to have an angry outburst?

2. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discard before starting their climbing journey?

3. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discuss at length?

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

5. Why does Matthiessen get rid of his boots?

(see the answer key)

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