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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Chapter II ended, how did David-Neel salute an official after he gave Yongden a coin when she begged for alms?
(a) She knelt on both knees and touched her face to the ground.
(b) She put her hand on the official's head and wished him prosperity.
(c) She put her arms in the air and chanted a traditional prayer.
(d) She put out her tongue as far as she could extend it.

2. How did David-Neel and Yongden perceive a village they unexpectedly came upon following the blizzard different from other villages?
(a) It was like a small city with modern buildings and outlying cottages.
(b) It was like a quasi-industrial setting with small mills and factories.
(c) It was like a small town with outlying farms and cottages.
(d) It was like a small city with villas, parks, and palaces.

3. As a guest of the Tibetan lama, David-Neel was provided access to what?
(a) Religious texts.
(b) The Potala.
(c) Gompa.
(d) Nagspa.

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

5. That evening, while guests of the man they shared their meal with, David-Neel asked their host where what other individuals lived?
(a) Religious leaders.
(b) Wealthy landowners.
(c) Military members.
(d) Government officials.

Short Answer Questions

1. David-Neel was alarmed when a villager who stopped to share food noticed her pale hands and remarked they were like what?

2. When was it David-Neel initially entered Tibet?

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

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

5. David-Neel had a stirring drive to travel and sought out what?

(see the answer key)

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