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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Yongden belonged to a sect that did not recognize superstitious beliefs, so what was his course?
(a) He performed the rituals, but only to maintain his identity secret.
(b) He performed the rituals as a means to provide practical advice.
(c) He did not perform the rituals, but still provided practical advice.
(d) He performed the rituals, but avoided offering practical advice.

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 put out her tongue as far as she could extend it.
(b) She put her arms in the air and chanted a traditional prayer.
(c) She put her hand on the official's head and wished him prosperity.
(d) She knelt on both knees and touched her face to the ground.

3. What would David-Neel have faced if her true identity was discovered?
(a) A fine.
(b) Execution.
(c) Imprisonment.
(d) Deportation.

4. What was it David-Neel's trip to Lhasa came about as a result of?
(a) "Certain favorable conditions."
(b) "A series of fortunate situations."
(c) "Certain peculiar circumstances."
(d) "Dangerous but favorable events."

5. In 1910, David-Neel was sent on a research expedition for which nation?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Luxembourg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yongden and David-Neel arranged to travel in Tibet disguised as what type of pilgrims?

2. Yongden cast what in the air to catch and consult prophets before he told the pilgrims that ahead they would come across a roadside shrine?

3. Once at the shrine, the pilgrims were instructed by Yongden to remain for how long, walking around it daily as they recited prayers?

4. As a lama might, what did David-Neel do before this well-dressed man who greeted her and moved on without a word?

5. Tibetan superstition considered it bad luck to pick up what that has fallen to the ground while on a journey?

(see the answer key)

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