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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) She was the mother of a lama who mourned his recent passing.
(b) She was the wife of a magician and initiated in secret traditions.
(c) She was honoring a holy day, unable to eat or talk until sunset.
(d) She was the widow of a magician who mourned his recent passing.

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

3. 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) Wine.
(b) Food.
(c) Ointment.
(d) Incense.

4. David-Neel became a university professor in what country?
(a) England.
(b) Belgium.
(c) France.
(d) Luxembourg.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of spiritual leader of Tibet did David-Neel describe the Dalai Lama as?

2. Once it drove out the nation that controlled it, the Tibetan government closed their door to whom?

3. Following the blizzard, how long did David-Neel and Yongden journey on the commonly used trail before they encountered anyone?

4. What river did David-Neel and Yongden initially follow on their trek?

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

(see the answer key)

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