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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 late start forced them to travel through well after sunrise.
(c) A wrong turn required them to return midday for the right way.
(d) A local holiday had many villagers up early in celebration.

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

4. Whom did David-Neel identify as having carried a concealed revolver on the journey to Lhasa?
(a) Only Yongden.
(b) Both herself and Yongden.
(c) Neither David-Neel or Yongden.
(d) Only David-Neel.

5. In 1910, the Dalai Lama was in exile in what location?
(a) India.
(b) Nepal.
(c) Bhutan.
(d) Burma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the term David-Neel used to describe the Tibetan prohibition of certain travelers?

2. What ruse did David-Neel use to conceal her crossing with Yongden at the border into Tibet without her two Chinese servants knowing?

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

4. What excuse did Yongden give why David-Neel did not eat or speak when they came upon the group that passed earlier later at lunch?

5. What did David-Neel note regarding the spelling of the Tibetan names in her book?

(see the answer key)

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