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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. David-Neel and Yongden had stopped where to eat one day when a wealthy woman traveling by horse also stopped and questioned them?
(a) Under a tree near the path.
(b) By a pond near the path.
(c) By a stream near the path.
(d) In a cave near the path.

2. Yongden and David-Neel arranged to travel in Tibet disguised as what type of pilgrims?
(a) Ladki.
(b) Popas.
(c) Dokpas.
(d) Arjopas.

3. In Chapter III, David-Neel and Yongden moved along their journey, at times briefly having dropped their beggar disguises and doing what?
(a) Hid as Ponpos.
(b) Concealed as Philings.
(c) Purchased supplies.
(d) Ventured as villagers.

4. David-Neel met a well-dressed man from the other direction one day so she moved to one side as a peasant, but what was his response?
(a) He got off his horse and saluted.
(b) He removed his cap and sword and waved.
(c) He removed his cap and gun and bowed.
(d) He removed his gun and sword and saluted.

5. Who was the first to approach and then pass David-Neel and Yongden on the trail from behind?
(a) A small party of pilgrims in a wagon.
(b) A family in a small yak-drawn cart.
(c) A small party of pilgrims on horses.
(d) A small party of gypsies in a wagon.

6. Yongden was continually stopped and asked to perform what type of rituals along their way?
(a) Fortunetelling.
(b) Exorcism.
(c) Funeral.
(d) Prayer.

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

8. What modern items did David-Neel carry hidden away with her?
(a) Spoons and a compass.
(b) A lantern and plates.
(c) Plates and spoons.
(d) A lantern and a compass.

9. 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 coin.
(c) A cap.
(d) A religious item.

10. Yongden cast what in the air to catch and consult prophets before he told the pilgrims that ahead they would come across a roadside shrine?
(a) Pebbles.
(b) Marbles.
(c) Coins.
(d) Gems.

11. Yongden only intended to give the pilgrim's legs some rest, but those accompanying the pilgrim faithfully believed what?
(a) The ritual would cure an ailment.
(b) The ritual would remove the demon.
(c) The ritual might remedy a malady.
(d) The ritual might ease the discomfort.

12. In 1910, what was the neighboring nation that compelled the Dalai Lama's exile?
(a) Bhutan.
(b) Mongolia.
(c) India.
(d) China.

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

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

15. David-Neel was alarmed when a villager who stopped to share food noticed her pale hands and remarked they were like what?
(a) A philing's.
(b) A white flower.
(c) The moon.
(d) Fresh snow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did David-Neel note regarding the spelling of the Tibetan names in her book?

2. As a guest of the Tibetan lama, David-Neel was provided access to what?

3. The Introduction to My Journey to Lhasa provided the background for which of David-Neel's historic treks into remote Asia?

4. One night David-Neel and Yongden slept outside a village to pass through early the next day to avoid attention, but what happened?

5. How was this incident where the pilgrim's legs were "cured" indicative of David-Neel and Yongden's approach to Tibetan spirituality?

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