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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whom was David-Neel a guest of in Tibet for a time prior to her Lhasa trip?
(a) The Penchen Lama.
(b) The Lama Yongden.
(c) The Dalai Lama.
(d) The Red Cap Lama.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter I began as David-Neel and Yongden were about to enter into independent Tibet from which country?

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

3. David-Neel and Yongden reached the mountain pass as a blizzard came over and forced them to endure the snow for how long?

4. On the day after the blizzard cleared, how long did David-Neel and Yongden walk before they unexpectedly came upon a village?

5. What modern items did David-Neel carry hidden away with her?

(see the answer key)

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