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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Tibetan soldiers.
(c) Village chiefs.
(d) Wealthy landowners.

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 small city with villas, parks, and palaces.
(c) It was like a small town with outlying farms and cottages.
(d) It was like a quasi-industrial setting with small mills and factories.

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

4. What river did David-Neel and Yongden initially follow on their trek?
(a) The Mekong.
(b) The Ba.
(c) The Indus.
(d) The Arun.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Outer regions felt animosity toward Tibet's government, so if better armed and organized it was feared they would not submit to the rule of what area?

2. On the day David-Neel met the well-dressed man, they found where to sleep for the night?

3. What pass did David-Neel and Yongden initially travel toward with two Chinese men hired to help carry their loads?

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. As Chapter II ended, how did David-Neel salute an official after he gave Yongden a coin when she begged for alms?

(see the answer key)

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