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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The villagers in the outer regions of Tibet were forced to join a kind of militia but were called into service only for what?
(a) Final lines of defense.
(b) Initial lines of defense.
(c) Perimeter security.
(d) Necessary situations.

2. David-Neel acted like she wished to learn locations from her host so she could beg from them, but what did she actually seek to determine?
(a) Which villages to avoid.
(b) Where to find shelter.
(c) Where to purchase food.
(d) Which roads to follow.

3. Chapter I began as David-Neel and Yongden were about to enter into independent Tibet from which country?
(a) China.
(b) India.
(c) Bhutan.
(d) Nepal.

4. What did the wealthy woman traveling by horse and with several servants question David-Neel and Yongden about?
(a) Whether they were Ladki.
(b) Whether they were Gompchen.
(c) Whether they were Dokpas.
(d) Whether they were Philings.

5. One night a strange lama came up to the pair's fire seemingly out of nowhere, crouched near them, and remained silent for how long?
(a) A few minutes.
(b) Not at all.
(c) A long time.
(d) Only a minute.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1910, David-Neel was sent on a research expedition for which nation?

2. How were the large drums played in the final procession the author described?

3. In Chapter III, David-Neel and Yongden moved along their journey, at times briefly having dropped their beggar disguises and doing what?

4. How many pack animals did David-Neel own?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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