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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Dalai Lama had heard of David-Neel's scholarship in what field before they met?
(a) Tibetan customs.
(b) Tibetan government.
(c) Tibetan history.
(d) Tibetan religion.

3. The morning after Yongden declined, the lama found him again, but this time David-Neel was there and what happened?
(a) The lama spoke briefly to her and seemed suspicious.
(b) The lama spoke briefly to her but did not seem suspicious.
(c) The lama did not speak to her but seemed suspicious.
(d) The lama did not speak to her and did not seem suspicious.

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

5. After being delayed in the one village, David-Neel remained at their camp outside another that night, and Yongden went inside to purchase what?
(a) Ointment.
(b) Food.
(c) Incense.
(d) Wine.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

4. Which agency sent David-Neel on her 1910 expedition?

5. In 1910, what was the neighboring nation that compelled the Dalai Lama's exile?

(see the answer key)

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