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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. Who loses alacrity and becomes clumsy while Matthiessen gets lighter on his feet?
(a) Gyaltsen.
(b) Tukten.
(c) Schaller.
(d) Dawa.

2. Whom does Matthiessen think might drink or swear too much?
(a) Dawa.
(b) Tukten.
(c) Schaller.
(d) Deborah.

3. What surprises Matthiessen when he arrives with Tukten in the village to catch the plane?
(a) How empty the village is.
(b) How many friends Tukten has.
(c) How advanced the village is.
(d) How much food the villagers eat.

4. Who is almost two hours behind Matthiessen and Schaller trekking through the mountains?
(a) Ponies.
(b) Sherpas.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Nepalese nomads.

5. As ____________, Tukten receives a bonus from Matthiessen.
(a) A friendly gesture.
(b) Porter.
(c) Head sherpa.
(d) Leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. As they make their descent, what story does Matthiessen hear from the locals?

2. What animal could possibly leave behind a sign similar to that of a snow leopard?

3. Why did Schaller have to go alone in search of the snow leopard?

4. What is a precious commodity in this mountainous Southeast Asian country that people use for fuel?

5. What is the surprising contrast in scenery that Matthiessen's group sees on their way through the canyon?

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