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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Tibetan superstition considered it bad luck to pick up what that has fallen to the ground while on a journey?
(a) A jewelry ornament.
(b) A religious item.
(c) A coin.
(d) A cap.

3. 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) Perimeter security.
(c) Initial lines of defense.
(d) Necessary situations.

4. David-Neel and Yongden feared they might meet someone on the path near this unique village, so they hid in the forest until when?
(a) Nearly midnight.
(b) Nearly sunset.
(c) Well past sunset.
(d) Just past sunset.

5. David-Neel had a stirring drive to travel and sought out what?
(a) Isolated places to be completely alone.
(b) Far off places that had never previously been explored.
(c) Remote places where she could meet natives of the area.
(d) Distant places to apply her Oriental history expertise.

6. At a river gorge in Tsawa, one crossed with what that was hung from a line secured to the sides of the ravine?
(a) A loop of leather.
(b) A wooden barrel.
(c) A net sack.
(d) A large basket.

7. David-Neel and Yongden reached the mountain pass as a blizzard came over and forced them to endure the snow for how long?
(a) 1 full day.
(b) 2 full days.
(c) 3 full days.
(d) Nearly a week.

8. The Introduction to My Journey to Lhasa provided the background for which of David-Neel's historic treks into remote Asia?
(a) Her 4th trek.
(b) Her 5th trek.
(c) Her 6th trek.
(d) Her 3rd trek.

9. Yongden was stopped by a pilgrim group who sought his aid for which of their members whose legs they believed hurt due to a demon?
(a) A woman.
(b) A man.
(c) A girl.
(d) A boy.

10. At the start of Chapter II, David-Neel and Yongden traveled in more densely inhabited areas and through several villages at what time?
(a) The early afternoon.
(b) The very early morning.
(c) Just prior to sunset.
(d) The mid-morning.

11. Yongden told David-Neel he thought the well-dressed man saw she was a lama and so saluted her, but she began to wonder what?
(a) If he had not recognized her as a Westerner.
(b) If he had not recognized her from a previous trip.
(c) If he might not report his suspicions to local authorities.
(d) If he had not become suspicious after he thought about it.

12. 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?
(a) Impervious.
(b) Dislike.
(c) Enjoyment.
(d) Wary.

13. The man David-Neel and Yongden shared their morning meal with invited them to spend that night at his home located where?
(a) In the next village.
(b) Outside a nearby temple.
(c) Outside a nearby fortification.
(d) At his neighboring farm.

14. The man David-Neel and Yongden recalled from earlier sat at their morning fire and ate what which they offered him?
(a) Rice.
(b) Broth.
(c) Yak.
(d) Roots.

15. What was the task of the lama that Yongden met when he went into the village to make evening purchases for David-Neel and himself?
(a) He kept a shrine.
(b) He kept a sacred garden.
(c) He kept a cemetery.
(d) He kept a tabernacle.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what location was David-Neel sent on an expedition in 1910?

2. David-Neel noted she was "a tiny precious child of" what city?

3. David-Neel and Yongden spent a night in the home of a wealth farmer who in exchange for his hospitality expected Yongden to bless what?

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

5. What sort of spiritual leader of Tibet did David-Neel describe the Dalai Lama as?

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