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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. At the start of Chapter II, David-Neel and Yongden traveled in more densely inhabited areas and through several villages at what time?

2. Who went with David-Neel over the gorge as ferrymen pulled them by a towline which broke and left them suspended over the ravine?

3. The man David-Neel and Yongden shared their morning meal with invited them to spend that night at his home located where?

4. As David-Neel and Yongden ate one morning, a man they recognized approached from what group of individuals that gave them alms earlier?

5. In 1910, the Dalai Lama was in exile in what location?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. It was only a short distance from Aben to Lhakang-ra, and David-Neel and Yongden did not want to be seen at the latter locale, so what did they do?

3. When David-Neel and Yongden reached the Tondo-la Pass, why did they pitch their tent for the first time since leaving Yunnan?

4. When David-Neel and Yongden came down from the pass called Tong la, what did she learn about the river she found in front of her?

5. 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?

6. One morning as she filled her bowl at the river, David-Neel heard Yongden being approached by a peasant who inquired of him what three questions asked at every encounter?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Early in Chapter I, David-Neel related how a number of hindering difficulties arose that added to each step as the pair approached their journey into Tibet. Examine these problems and how the author responded to them. Was she cautious in the decisions she made in each of these situations?

Essay Topic 3

Assess why David-Neel and Yongden planned to arrive in Thana at night, yet she advised they had "arranged it even too well that time" and the subsequent consequences. Evaluate how the pair responded to the situation as it unfolded.

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