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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 were unable to travel at night when they came into more inhabited country for what reason?
(a) Because night travel was uncommon and raised villagers' suspicions.
(b) Because night travel raised suspicions of shepherds watching flocks.
(c) Because day travel was more common and was less suspicious.
(d) Because village dogs would howl and give them away.

2. When David-Neel and Yongden returned to their path where they had first seen the unexpected village, what did they discover?
(a) It was no longer there.
(b) It was similar to others but cleaner.
(c) It was typical of others.
(d) It was like others but larger.

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

4. David-Neel had a stirring drive to travel and sought out what?
(a) Isolated places to be completely alone.
(b) Far off places that had never previously been explored.
(c) Remote places where she could meet natives of the area.
(d) Distant places to apply her Oriental history expertise.

5. To what location was David-Neel sent on an expedition in 1910?
(a) Eastern Europe.
(b) Asia.
(c) Northern Africa.
(d) South America.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Yongden went into the village to make purchases for David-Neel and himself, what did the lama he met ask of him?

2. What was it David-Neel's trip to Lhasa came about as a result of?

3. David-Neel and Yongden feared they might meet someone on the path near this unique village, so they hid in the forest until when?

4. What was the task of the lama that Yongden met when he went into the village to make evening purchases for David-Neel and himself?

5. What pass did David-Neel and Yongden initially travel toward with two Chinese men hired to help carry their loads?

(see the answer key)

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