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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. David-Neel was alarmed when a villager who stopped to share food noticed her pale hands and remarked they were like what?
(a) A white flower.
(b) The moon.
(c) A philing's.
(d) Fresh snow.

2. What modern items did David-Neel carry hidden away with her?
(a) A lantern and a compass.
(b) Plates and spoons.
(c) Spoons and a compass.
(d) A lantern and plates.

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

4. What attitude did Yongden display after "curing" the pilgrim's legs and after he was sought in the next village to predict fortunes and other tricks?
(a) Impervious.
(b) Enjoyment.
(c) Dislike.
(d) Wary.

5. What did David-Neel study as a young woman?
(a) Oriental history and Buddhism.
(b) Asian history and comparative religion.
(c) Middle Eastern philosophy and comparative religion.
(d) Oriental philosophy and comparative religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. David-Neel noted she was "a tiny precious child of" what city?

2. When David-Neel and Yongden returned to their path where they had first seen the unexpected village, what did they discover?

3. David-Neel and Yongden had stopped where to eat one day when a wealthy woman traveling by horse also stopped and questioned them?

4. After being delayed in the one village, David-Neel remained at their camp outside another that night, and Yongden went inside to purchase what?

5. David-Neel and Yongden later met up again with the pilgrims whose member had sore legs, and the pilgrims reported what?

(see the answer key)

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