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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Samphel learn he had a daughter?
(a) 1990.
(b) 1993.
(c) 1956.
(d) 1989.

2. Whose house does Lhamo visit when she goes to Gen Lobsang's relative's house?
(a) Shumo Illis's.
(b) Shumo Yangsel's.
(c) Shumo Wringel's.
(d) Shumo Helios's.

3. What is a form of protest that a nun takes in Part III?
(a) Immolation.
(b) Chaining one's body to a fence.
(c) Hunger striking.
(d) Holding a sign and marching.

4. What is Lhamo embarrassed about of herself when she sees Samphel again in Part IV after many years?
(a) Her thinning hair.
(b) Her rickety bike.
(c) That she has gained weight.
(d) Her rough hands.

5. Who does everyone think - wrongly - is the father of Lhamo's baby?
(a) Gen Lobsang.
(b) Ben.
(c) Henry.
(d) Tashi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a general term of affection in Tenkyi's culture?

2. What incident seems to precipitate Palzom's decline in Part IV?

3. What does Gen Lobsang suggest for Lhamo to travel in Part III?

4. What does Tenkyi tell Ama about the saint in Part III?

5. How long after Tenkyi leaves the camp does her first letter arrive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Lhamo and Tenkyi do just before Tenkyi leaves?

2. In Part III, where is Tenkyi finally set to go?

3. What does Tenkyi still believe the ku can do in Part IV?

4. What has become of Samphel in Part III?

5. In Part IV, what is the relationship between Tenkyi and Palzom?

6. What does Mo Sakya tell Lhamo about Samphel and her feelings for him?

7. What does Tenkyi end up doing when she gets to the Cabrini mansion with the ku?

8. How does Lhamo finally leave the Jawalakhel camp for the first time for a decent length of time?

9. What is one way some Tibetan exiles make money in Part III?

10. Who in the camp helps set up Tenkyi's schooling?

(see the answer keys)

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