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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: The Way Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Matthiessen's group take shelter on route to the canyon?
(a) A farm.
(b) An old cow shed.
(c) A cave.
(d) A boat.

2. The path that Matthiessen found could have saved the group time because it was only _____________ versus the two-day trip that they had.
(a) Two hours' travel.
(b) Eight hours' travel.
(c) Five hours' travel.
(d) Seven hours' travel.

3. In Part 4, which two individuals parts company in Nepal?
(a) Jang-bu and the Lama.
(b) Deborah and Alex.
(c) Matthiessen and Schaller.
(d) Dawa and Tukten.

4. When is the perfect time to travel and for harvesting potatoes, according to Matthiessen?
(a) October.
(b) March.
(c) January.
(d) July.

5. What mentioned in the book is highly contagious and needs immediate treatment to prevent the spread of this affliction?
(a) Dengue fever.
(b) Dysentery.
(c) Typhoid fever.
(d) Cholera.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two groups does Schaller have news of that are fighting at this time in the region?

2. While Matthiessen and Schaller remain at the monastery, ___________________ goes to the village for mail and supplies.

3. Who is mysterious and cannot be found in the village that Matthiessen wanders through at the end of Part 4?

4. What did Matthiessen's wife die of?

5. What part of Matthiessen is wet after reaching the Jaljala Ridge?

(see the answer key)

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