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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. David-Neel and Yongden stayed near the border with what individual from whom they concealed their intent to enter Tibet?

2. In Chapter III, Yongden and David-Neel continued on toward Lhasa and used what as their story?

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

4. How was it David-Neel managed to meet the Dalai Lama?

5. Whom was David-Neel a guest of in Tibet for a time prior to her Lhasa trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was it in Chapter III, Yongden became quite anxious after he spoke with some pilgrims and then rejoined David-Neel on their journey?

2. How did David-Neel describe the scenery of the Nu Valley?

3. What was it Alexandra David-Neel wrote she craved to do as a young child?

4. Why was it David-Neel was not altogether unfamiliar with Tibet when she went on a research expedition to the East in 1910?

5. What transpired when David-Neel and Yongden were advised by a villager that a local official wanted to see them?

6. How did David-Neel describe the initial encounter she and Yongden had with others on their trek within Tibet?

7. Why were David-Neel and Yongden advised by a local man to go to the Pedo monastery?

8. What did David-Neel immediately describe at the opening of Chapter II?

9. What event that David-Neel described as both "comical" and "unpleasant" transpired when she dyed her hair with Chinese ink to complete her disguise?

10. Toward the end of Chapter I David-Neel and Yongden found a cave one night near the road for shelter from possible snow, and David-Neel arranged for fuel for a fire in what manner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As David-Neel began her exit from Lhasa in Chapter VIII, she recounted that she passed the gate to Norbu ling. What was this facility? Examine the thoughts this spark for her. Reflect on how then current matters affected the situation.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the circumstances surrounding Yongden and David-Neel having stopped for tea in the village of Wabo. What reasons did the author provide for why they "ought never to have conceived of" resting for tea and letting their guard down?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout her book David-Neel revealed her inclinations toward the Buddhist religion, yet also related she was "of a somewhat scientific turn of mind" when it came to proving matters. Further, she frequently found herself smiling at some of the religious beliefs Yongden held. Compare how she balanced her religious with her practical perspectives.

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