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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did David-Neel study as a young woman?
(a) Middle Eastern philosophy and comparative religion.
(b) Oriental philosophy and comparative religion.
(c) Asian history and comparative religion.
(d) Oriental history and Buddhism.

2. Which agency sent David-Neel on her 1910 expedition?
(a) The Ministry of Culture.
(b) The Ministry of Education.
(c) The Ministry of Defense.
(d) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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

4. As David-Neel and Yongden progressed into Tibet, they were stopped by officials who briefly questioned and then detained them when?
(a) Infrequently.
(b) Frequently.
(c) Always.
(d) Never.

5. When was it David-Neel initially entered Tibet?
(a) June 1913.
(b) June 1911.
(c) June 1910.
(d) June 1912.

Short Answer Questions

1. The man David-Neel and Yongden recalled from earlier sat at their morning fire and ate what which they offered him?

2. Following the blizzard, how long did David-Neel and Yongden journey on the commonly used trail before they encountered anyone?

3. On the unmapped path, David-Neel and Yongden risked running into bands of thieves who might kill them to keep what secret?

4. Yongden was continually stopped and asked to perform what type of rituals along their way?

5. What was the pageant David-Neel described at the end of Chapter VII called?

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