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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two conditions make some of the sherpas and porters turn back and return home?
(a) Cold and thirst.
(b) Snow blindness and bloody feet.
(c) Fear and loathing.
(d) Hunger and exhaustion.

2. What does Schaller leave behind for Matthiessen?
(a) A photograph.
(b) A note.
(c) A book.
(d) An apple.

3. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discard before starting their climbing journey?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Electronic devices.
(c) Books.
(d) Extra clothing.

4. When does the story of "The Snow Leopard" begin?
(a) June 1986.
(b) September 1973.
(c) April 1972.
(d) October 1975.

5. What or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?
(a) A sherpa.
(b) A group of nomadic Nepalese.
(c) A porter.
(d) A brindle mastiff.

6. What area is 11,200 feet above sea level?
(a) Tibet.
(b) China.
(c) Jaljala Ridge.
(d) Kali Gandaki.

7. What does a sherpa bring Matthiessen's group while they rest at a shelter on route to Kali Gandaki?
(a) Money.
(b) Wine.
(c) Food.
(d) Drugs.

8. Who has demeaned himself by accepting the opportunity of traveling in the Himalayas with Matthiessen and Schaller?
(a) Jang.
(b) Dawa.
(c) Jaljala.
(d) Tukten.

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

10. Why does Matthiessen get rid of his boots?
(a) They ae too heavy.
(b) He does not get rid of his boots.
(c) They are too big.
(d) They have holes in them and give him blisters.

11. Who is Matthiessen afraid that he will break a promise to?
(a) Tukten.
(b) Schaller.
(c) Deborah.
(d) Alex.

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

13. What does Matthiessen find that Schaller thinks is a sign of the snow leopard?
(a) A footprint.
(b) Urine.
(c) Fur.
(d) Scent.

14. Who has blood in his shoes?
(a) Tukten.
(b) Matthiessen.
(c) Dawa.
(d) Schaller.

15. What does a Tibetan say is treacherous and filled with snow?
(a) Khyber Pass.
(b) Jang Pass.
(c) Shey.
(d) Black Canyon.

Short Answer Questions

1. The porters carry ___________, which makes them unhappy.

2. What do the citizens of the mountainous Southeast Asian country mentioned in "The Snow Leopard" burn for fuel that leaves the soil malnourished?

3. What drug did Matthiessen use that possibly had a negative effect on him?

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

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

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