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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One night David-Neel and Yongden slept outside a village to pass through early the next day to avoid attention, but what happened?
(a) A shepherd drove his flock through and delayed their early hike past.
(b) A local holiday had many villagers up early in celebration.
(c) A wrong turn required them to return midday for the right way.
(d) A late start forced them to travel through well after sunrise.

2. As Chapter II ended, how did David-Neel salute an official after he gave Yongden a coin when she begged for alms?
(a) She knelt on both knees and touched her face to the ground.
(b) She put out her tongue as far as she could extend it.
(c) She put her hand on the official's head and wished him prosperity.
(d) She put her arms in the air and chanted a traditional prayer.

3. As a guest of the Tibetan lama, David-Neel was provided access to what?
(a) Nagspa.
(b) Religious texts.
(c) Gompa.
(d) The Potala.

4. What did David-Neel and Yongden eventually hear that alerted them that someone was approaching from behind them?
(a) Chanting.
(b) Whistling.
(c) Bells.
(d) Drums.

5. What sort of spiritual leader of Tibet did David-Neel describe the Dalai Lama as?
(a) The "buddha."
(b) The "king."
(c) The "prince."
(d) The "monarch."

Short Answer Questions

1. Yongden was stopped by a pilgrim group who sought his aid for which of their members whose legs they believed hurt due to a demon?

2. What was it David-Neel's trip to Lhasa came about as a result of?

3. In 1910, what was the neighboring nation that compelled the Dalai Lama's exile?

4. David-Neel and Yongden feared they might meet someone on the path near this unique village, so they hid in the forest until when?

5. David-Neel became a university professor in what country?

(see the answer key)

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