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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 medical emergency does Schaller fear could stop their journey?
(a) A heart attack.
(b) A fractured limb.
(c) A case of dysentery.
(d) A ruptured appendix.

2. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.
(a) Give up.
(b) Crawl on hands and knees.
(c) Fight for his life.
(d) Lie down and rest.

3. Who/what is Matthiessen's group afraid of meeting when they take a new path to the north up the Kali Gandaki?
(a) Tigers.
(b) Mountain goats.
(c) Nepalese nomads.
(d) Eagles.

4. Despite the grueling four-hour journey, what makes Schaller happy?
(a) Getting closer to the snow leopard.
(b) Finding shelter.
(c) Seeing butterflies.
(d) Seeing bharal.

5. Who develops a bond over the course of the journey?
(a) Tukten and Dawa.
(b) Tukten and Schaller.
(c) Deborah and Schaller.
(d) Matthiessen and Tukten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What places did Matthiessen travel before his journey with Schaller?

2. What does Matthiessen see in the valley located at 11,200 feet above sea level?

3. What makes Matthiessen's group believe that they can finally continue their journey again?

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

5. What or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?

(see the answer key)

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