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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. As Chapter II ended, how did David-Neel salute an official after he gave Yongden a coin when she begged for alms?

2. Tibetan superstition considered it bad luck to pick up what that has fallen to the ground while on a journey?

3. Once at the shrine, the pilgrims were instructed by Yongden to remain for how long, walking around it daily as they recited prayers?

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

5. David-Neel acted like she wished to learn locations from her host so she could beg from them, but what did she actually seek to determine?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What were the gifts David-Neel asked of her parents as she grew up?

3. What did David-Neel initially discover when she crossed the pass into Tibet for the first time?

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. How did David-Neel describe travel in Tibet as she approached the pass called Tong la?

6. As Chapter II ended, David-Neel was inspired to ease the tension in an encounter with an official, and called out for alms as a Tibetan beggar which did what?

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

8. 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?

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

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

Elaborate on how David-Neel remedied the situation when Yongden's fire starting kit became wet when he walked through the snow and no longer worked. Describe how the practice of thumo reskiang to generate inner warmth came into play.

Essay Topic 2

Assess what David-Neel witnessed the week that led up to the "Tibetan scapegoat" being sent off. Address what the role of the Lus kong kyi gyalpo was. How was the volunteer selected for the position? How did he exercise his responsibility?

Essay Topic 3

The author's primary goal upon reaching Lhasa was the Dalai Lama's palace, the Potala. Expound on how David-Lee was able to gain entry. What did she discover once inside? What was her reaction?

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