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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What sort of spiritual leader of Tibet did David-Neel describe the Dalai Lama as?
(a) The "king."
(b) The "monarch."
(c) The "prince."
(d) The "buddha."

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

4. As David-Neel and Yongden ate one morning, a man they recognized approached from what group of individuals that gave them alms earlier?
(a) Religious leaders.
(b) Village chiefs.
(c) Wealthy landowners.
(d) Tibetan soldiers.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the start of Chapter II, David-Neel and Yongden traveled in more densely inhabited areas and through several villages at what time?

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. Yongden belonged to a sect that did not recognize superstitious beliefs, so what was his course?

(see the answer key)

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