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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the latter half of Chapter VI, David-Neel detailed that she learned that which friend had been forced out of his palace and into exile?
(a) The Dalai Lama.
(b) The Panchen Lama.
(c) The Karamapa Lama.
(d) The Tenzin Lama.

2. The strange lama apparently recalled David-Neel from a previous time in Tibet, but as she did not recognize him she calmly conversed with him how long and was confident he would not report her?
(a) A couple hours.
(b) Until sunrise.
(c) About an hour.
(d) Late into the night.

3. At the start of Chapter II, David-Neel and Yongden traveled in more densely inhabited areas and through several villages at what time?
(a) The mid-morning.
(b) Just prior to sunset.
(c) The very early morning.
(d) The early afternoon.

4. One night a strange lama came up to the pair's fire seemingly out of nowhere, crouched near them, and remained silent for how long?
(a) A few minutes.
(b) Only a minute.
(c) Not at all.
(d) A long time.

5. In 1910, what was the neighboring nation that compelled the Dalai Lama's exile?
(a) Bhutan.
(b) India.
(c) China.
(d) Mongolia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yongden only intended to give the pilgrim's legs some rest, but those accompanying the pilgrim faithfully believed what?

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

3. Yongden belonged to a sect that did not recognize superstitious beliefs, so what was his course?

4. David-Neel briefly related how many Lhasa religious leaders endured persecution by the Tibetan government over which nationality?

5. David-Neel and Yongden reached the mountain pass as a blizzard came over and forced them to endure the snow for how long?

(see the answer key)

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