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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the day after the blizzard cleared, how long did David-Neel and Yongden walk before they unexpectedly came upon a village?
(a) About the time they usually took to hiding.
(b) Roughly an hour after they started.
(c) Well past the time they usually took to hiding.
(d) Well before the time they usually took to hiding.

2. David-Neel and Yongden reached the mountain pass as a blizzard came over and forced them to endure the snow for how long?
(a) 3 full days.
(b) Nearly a week.
(c) 2 full days.
(d) 1 full day.

3. In 1910, what was the neighboring nation that compelled the Dalai Lama's exile?
(a) India.
(b) China.
(c) Bhutan.
(d) Mongolia.

4. Once it drove out the nation that controlled it, the Tibetan government closed their door to whom?
(a) Only Indians except by rare special permission.
(b) All foreigners except those already residing there.
(c) All Westerners except by rare special permission.
(d) All foreigners except by rare special permission.

5. The Introduction to My Journey to Lhasa provided the background for which of David-Neel's historic treks into remote Asia?
(a) Her 4th trek.
(b) Her 5th trek.
(c) Her 3rd trek.
(d) Her 6th trek.

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. Following the blizzard, how long did David-Neel and Yongden journey on the commonly used trail before they encountered anyone?

3. David-Neel had a stirring drive to travel and sought out what?

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

5. When was it David-Neel initially entered Tibet?

(see the answer key)

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