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

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?

3. As they hiked toward the mountain top but could not see the pass, David-Neel and Yongden made what decision?

4. As well as some money David-Neel and Yongden gave him, they told their guide that his having led them to the pass would do what?

5. The route through the Po region that was not on a map crossed how many mountain passes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Given her hesitance due to its possible origin, how did David-Neel accept a piece of bread offered to her at the start of Chapter VI?

2. What trap did David-Neel and Yongden set for their safety against potential robbers in a hut one night?

3. As she was unable to return before dark, how did David-Neel find the cave Yongden had remained in after is injury?

4. In Chapter IV, how did David-Neel describe a river that she and Yongden had to cross, but had missed a bridge over it earlier?

5. How did David-Neel depict the temperature as she and Yongden embarked at the beginning of Chapter V?

6. In Chapter VI, why did Yongden stay for a long time inside a monastery while David-Neel remained outside?

7. Why was it a cowman and his wife sought Yongden to perform rites for their dead son?

8. How was it David-Neel initially described the palace in Lhasa?

9. What appeal did Yongden make to David-Neel when she reached the candlelit cave after she unsuccessfully sought aid for him?

10. Why did David-Neel describe it as "a happy inspiration" when she chose the start of the year for her stay in Lhasa?

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

David-Neel and Yongden ran into a number of difficulties as they were not inclined to merely follow main routes in the daytime and risk drawing attention. Identify methods they employed to accomplish this. Address specific instances where the pair encountered problems that hindered their progress undetected and how they approached them.

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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