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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. David-Neel briefly related how many Lhasa religious leaders endured persecution by the Tibetan government over which nationality?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Mongolians.
(c) Bhutanese.
(d) Nepalese.

2. David-Neel felt triumphant when they arrived within a few miles of Lhasa, but Yongden was more cautious as he feared they might run into what type of individuals before they reached the capital?
(a) Religious figures.
(b) Suspicious locals.
(c) Robbers.
(d) Officials.

3. Why was David-Neel confident by the start of Chapter VI that her disguise would not be questioned?
(a) She felt nobody would suspect a foreigner was so far into Tibet.
(b) She felt Yongden could keep her hidden if all else failed.
(c) She had managed to hide herself thus far and could continue.
(d) She could always use Tibetans' fears of magic to hide herself.

4. What was Yongden's reaction when David-Neel reluctantly removed the cap she wore to cover her brown hair?
(a) He was unable to keep from laughing.
(b) He could hardly keep from laughing.
(c) He easily kept from laughing fearing detection.
(d) He had no reaction either way.

5. The farmland was poor around the village David-Neel described in Po, heavily taxed, and anyone who left was pursued and what?
(a) Brought back.
(b) Whipped.
(c) Jailed.
(d) Executed.

6. While David-Neel and Yongden found protection from the weather around noon, they had but a little dried Tibetan grain food called what?
(a) Star kha.
(b) Tsampa.
(c) Tshu lu ma.
(d) Shing tog.

7. This pageant, described at the end of Chapter VII, was a grand procession that included trumpets, some of which were how many feet long and borne on the shoulders of several men?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

8. The last part of Chapter VI focused on David-Neel's worries as she and Yongden had to get approval at an official's residence in order to cross a river bridge and travel beyond it, but how did it end?
(a) She sat outside while Yongden got approval inside.
(b) The official was not home, so Yongden got approval from his son.
(c) She faked illness outside while Yongden got approval inside.
(d) Both went inside while Yongden got approval.

9. As they hiked toward the mountain top but could not see the pass, David-Neel and Yongden made what decision?
(a) To go straight ahead.
(b) To ascend eastward.
(c) To descend eastward.
(d) To turn westward.

10. How did David-Neel refer to the boarding husband whose assisting wife was injured?
(a) "The Commander."
(b) "The Captain."
(c) "The Colonel."
(d) "The Sergeant."

11. On the unmapped path, David-Neel and Yongden risked running into bands of thieves who might kill them to keep what secret?
(a) Their hiding places.
(b) Their stolen goods.
(c) Their methods.
(d) Their identities.

12. What was the pageant David-Neel described at the end of Chapter VII called?
(a) Losar.
(b) Tsong Khapa.
(c) Serpang.
(d) Sho Dun.

13. How was it David-Neel found the palace on the hill in Lhasa to appear from the exterior beyond enormous?
(a) Somewhat crude and plain.
(b) Having many Buddha statues and prayer flags.
(c) Artistically painted.
(d) Colorfully decorated for the New Year.

14. The route through the Po region that was not on a map crossed how many mountain passes?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

15. Many pilgrims had arrived in Lhasa for the New Year celebrations, so how long was it until David-Neel obtained a place to stay?
(a) Almost immediately on the first day.
(b) The better part of the first day.
(c) Well past dark on the second day.
(d) Late in the afternoon on the second day.

Short Answer Questions

1. David-Neel left the next morning for aid she might find for Yongden, but unsuccessful she returned that night with what that she had found?

2. David-Neel and Yongden continued to trek along what river as they got ever nearer their goal?

3. Afraid the two strangers David-Neel ran off might return with support, she and Yongden quickly packed up and fled and were fortunate to find a group of what with which they could safely travel?

4. David-Neel and Yongden walked through the pass after the guide left, and Yongden's fear that it would snow materialized when?

5. What did a stranger attempt to bargain for when he saw David-Neel and Yongden's open packs as they ate breakfast one morning?

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