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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Matthiessen wait for but only arrives later at nightfall at their temporary campsite in Part 4?

2. Who warned Schaller and Matthiessen about the behavior of one of the members of Matthiessen's group?

3. The sight of ______________ makes Matthiessen feel restless and want to read his letters.

4. What is the name of the place that Matthiessen and Tukten walk to catch a plane?

5. What news does Jang-bu bring Matthiessen's group at Crystal Mountain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Schaller wonder about the juvenile sheep that he sees outside the monastery?

2. What do Matthiessen, Tukten, and Dawa do when they arrive in Jumla?

3. What are the conditions Matthiessen faces when he arrives in Kathmandu for the second time at the end of the book?

4. After Matthiessen and Schaller part ways, where and with whom does Matthiessen travel next?

5. What is the rumor surrounding Tukten when he goes with Gyaltsen to collect the mail and supplies in town?

6. When Matthiessen goes to the Kathmandu Valley to meet Tukten, what does he find and what does he do?

7. What is the rare event concerning the bharal that Schaller is delighted to see outside the monastery?

8. When Matthiessen reaches Shey, what does he notice?

9. When Matthiessen goes to the city of Patan, whom does he see and how does he feel?

10. What is the story that the locals tell Matthiessen on his descent down the mountains after the group leaves Murwa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tensions between certain individuals offer insight into unfolding dramatic events. Tukten and Gyalsten interact with each other and have a volatile relationship. How does this affect the rest of the climbing party? Does their conflict increase or decrease morale in the group as a whole? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author reiterates the theme of loss in "The Snow Leopard". Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Matthiessen frequently reminisces about his past, particularly his relationship with Deborah and her experience with cancer. How does travel help Matthiessen cope with his grief? Does it work effectively? With whom does Matthiessen share his feelings about Deborah on the trip? What events, people, and surroundings during his trip remind Matthiessen of Deborah? Describe.

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