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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 does Gen Lobsang's mother tell Lhamo about him?

2. When did Samphel learn he had a daughter?

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

4. What is a form of protest that a nun takes in Part III?

5. In Part III, what does Tenkyi do in order to not defile the holy ku?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the traditional drink Tibetans have and what is it made with?

2. How does Tenkyi's first letter describe Delhi?

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

4. What does Samphel ask Lhamo for help with in Part IV?

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

6. How does Samphel break Lhamo's heart in Part IV?

7. Why do people need to keep lamps burning around a recently deceased body in Tibetan tradition?

8. Who sponsors Tenkyi's schooling?

9. What does Lhamo realize has happened to her parents' possessions?

10. In Part IV, why is Lhamo embarrassed about her hands?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Dolma's act in stealing the ku from the wealthy family who bought it in Canada so disturbing to Tenkyi, even though Tenkyi does end up thinking the ku should be back with Tibetans? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Lama describe Dolma's and Samphel's mutual recognition of the true nature of their relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Lama describe Dolma's frustrations over Western scholars' approach to studying and writing about Tibet? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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