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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When David-Neel and Yongden returned to their path where they had first seen the unexpected village, what did they discover?
(a) It was like others but larger.
(b) It was typical of others.
(c) It was no longer there.
(d) It was similar to others but cleaner.

2. What pass did David-Neel and Yongden initially travel toward with two Chinese men hired to help carry their loads?
(a) The Nathu La.
(b) The Tanggu.
(c) The Khardong La.
(d) The Dokar.

3. Yongden was what type of lama widely recognized as having the ability to tell fortunes and perform exorcisms and other mystic rites?
(a) A Penchen.
(b) A Sakya.
(c) A Red Cap.
(d) A Nyingma.

4. What river did David-Neel and Yongden initially follow on their trek?
(a) The Mekong.
(b) The Arun.
(c) The Ba.
(d) The Indus.

5. What did David-Neel and Yongden eventually hear that alerted them that someone was approaching from behind them?
(a) Bells.
(b) Chanting.
(c) Drums.
(d) Whistling.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. David-Neel noted she was "a tiny precious child of" what city?

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

5. When was it David-Neel initially entered Tibet?

(see the answer key)

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