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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. David-Neel noted she was "a tiny precious child of" what city?
(a) Brussels.
(b) Paris.
(c) Luxembourg.
(d) London.

2. The Introduction to My Journey to Lhasa provided the background for which of David-Neel's historic treks into remote Asia?
(a) Her 6th trek.
(b) Her 4th trek.
(c) Her 3rd trek.
(d) Her 5th trek.

3. Yongden only intended to give the pilgrim's legs some rest, but those accompanying the pilgrim faithfully believed what?
(a) The ritual might remedy a malady.
(b) The ritual would remove the demon.
(c) The ritual might ease the discomfort.
(d) The ritual would cure an ailment.

4. David-Neel had a stirring drive to travel and sought out what?
(a) Far off places that had never previously been explored.
(b) Remote places where she could meet natives of the area.
(c) Isolated places to be completely alone.
(d) Distant places to apply her Oriental history expertise.

5. David-Neel was alarmed when a villager who stopped to share food noticed her pale hands and remarked they were like what?
(a) A white flower.
(b) Fresh snow.
(c) The moon.
(d) A philing's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the wealthy woman traveling by horse and with several servants question David-Neel and Yongden about?

2. What was it David-Neel's trip to Lhasa came about as a result of?

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

4. David-Neel and Yongden were unable to travel at night when they came into more inhabited country for what reason?

5. What did David-Neel and Yongden eventually hear that alerted them that someone was approaching from behind them?

(see the answer key)

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