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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. David-Neel and Yongden were unable to travel at night when they came into more inhabited country for what reason?

2. One night David-Neel and Yongden slept outside a village to pass through early the next day to avoid attention, but what happened?

3. Who was the first to approach and then pass David-Neel and Yongden on the trail from behind?

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

(see the answer key)

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