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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Yongden cast what in the air to catch and consult prophets before he told the pilgrims that ahead they would come across a roadside shrine?
(a) Gems.
(b) Pebbles.
(c) Marbles.
(d) Coins.

2. David-Neel and Yongden mistakenly loitered by an official's home and left in haste but were advised to return, so what did they quickly do?
(a) Yongden and David-Neel both returned with their loads.
(b) Yongden and David-Neel both returned without their loads.
(c) Yongden set his load down to return while David-Neel waited.
(d) David-Neel set her load down to return while Yongden waited.

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

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

5. David-Neel and Yongden had stopped where to eat one day when a wealthy woman traveling by horse also stopped and questioned them?
(a) In a cave near the path.
(b) Under a tree near the path.
(c) By a stream near the path.
(d) By a pond near the path.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of spiritual leader of Tibet did David-Neel describe the Dalai Lama as?

2. What pass did David-Neel and Yongden initially travel toward with two Chinese men hired to help carry their loads?

3. David-Neel and Yongden stayed near the border with what individual from whom they concealed their intent to enter Tibet?

4. What was the task of the lama that Yongden met when he went into the village to make evening purchases for David-Neel and himself?

5. How did Yongden respond to David-Neel's admonishment after they left the village for having drawn so much attention with his actions?

(see the answer key)

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