Quiz · Crossing the Patagonian Wilderness on Horseback

Question 1What is the main idea of this listening?

The journey itself mattered more than reaching the destination Patagonia is too dangerous for travellers to visit Horse riding is the fastest way to cross Patagonia The speaker regrets joining the expedition

Question 2How did the shepherd in the hut measure time?

By old calendars on the wall By the length of each winter By the phases of the moon By the movements of condors overhead

Question 3What does the speaker suggest about the map distances?

They were accurate for most of the route They were deeply deceptive because ridges concealed long climbs They only worked in the final week They were drawn by the shepherd himself