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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the shrine, the ill pilgrim was to be fed well, and his legs were to be rubbed with hot water containing some what that Yongden offered?
(a) Holy leaves.
(b) Holy sand.
(c) Holy pebbles.
(d) Holy spices.

2. At the start of Chapter II, David-Neel and Yongden traveled in more densely inhabited areas and through several villages at what time?
(a) The very early morning.
(b) The mid-morning.
(c) Just prior to sunset.
(d) The early afternoon.

3. What pass did David-Neel and Yongden initially travel toward with two Chinese men hired to help carry their loads?
(a) The Khardong La.
(b) The Tanggu.
(c) The Nathu La.
(d) The Dokar.

4. As David-Neel and Yongden progressed into Tibet, they were stopped by officials who briefly questioned and then detained them when?
(a) Frequently.
(b) Infrequently.
(c) Never.
(d) Always.

5. Yongden only intended to give the pilgrim's legs some rest, but those accompanying the pilgrim faithfully believed what?
(a) The ritual would remove the demon.
(b) The ritual might ease the discomfort.
(c) The ritual would cure an ailment.
(d) The ritual might remedy a malady.

Short Answer Questions

1. When David-Neel and Yongden returned to their path where they had first seen the unexpected village, what did they discover?

2. As David-Neel and Yongden ate one morning, a man they recognized approached from what group of individuals that gave them alms earlier?

3. David-Neel described a stew prepared from what that she found disgusting but had to eat a bit of to avoid suspicion?

4. What did David-Neel and Yongden eventually hear that alerted them that someone was approaching from behind them?

5. What sort of spiritual leader of Tibet did David-Neel describe the Dalai Lama as?

(see the answer key)

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