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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did David-Neel identify as having carried a concealed revolver on the journey to Lhasa?
(a) Only David-Neel.
(b) Both herself and Yongden.
(c) Neither David-Neel or Yongden.
(d) Only Yongden.

2. 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) Government officials.
(c) Wealthy landowners.
(d) Religious leaders.

3. 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 out her tongue as far as she could extend it.
(c) She put her arms in the air and chanted a traditional prayer.
(d) She put her hand on the official's head and wished him prosperity.

4. What was it David-Neel's trip to Lhasa came about as a result of?
(a) "Certain peculiar circumstances."
(b) "A series of fortunate situations."
(c) "Certain favorable conditions."
(d) "Dangerous but favorable events."

5. On the evening David-Neel and Yongden had returned to their shelter near the fence, she checked her calendar and discovered it was what date?
(a) December 25.
(b) December 24.
(c) January 1.
(d) December 31.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the shrine, the ill pilgrim was to be fed well, and his legs were to be rubbed with hot water containing some what that Yongden offered?

2. As David-Neel and Yongden traveled farther, they were more sure of being taken as pilgrims and stayed with whom instead of in forests?

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. David-Neel noted that Lhasa had been hospitable to her and referred to it by what name?

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

(see the answer key)

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