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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did David-Neel and Lama Yongden pose themselves as to enter Tibet undetected?
(a) Dokpas.
(b) Philings.
(c) Ponpos.
(d) Arjopas.

3. When was it David-Neel initially entered Tibet?
(a) June 1911.
(b) June 1910.
(c) June 1912.
(d) June 1913.

4. Following the blizzard, how long did David-Neel and Yongden journey on the commonly used trail before they encountered anyone?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 5 days.

5. Which agency sent David-Neel on her 1910 expedition?
(a) The Ministry of Culture.
(b) The Ministry of Defense.
(c) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(d) The Ministry of Education.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In 1910, the Dalai Lama was in exile in what location?

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

5. David-Neel and Yongden stayed near the border with what individual from whom they concealed their intent to enter Tibet?

(see the answer key)

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