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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While David-Neel was a guest of the lama, the instability within Tibet had driven out which nation?
(a) China.
(b) Bhutan.
(c) Afghanistan.
(d) Nepal.

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

3. The Dalai Lama was in exile in 1910 for what sort of troubles with a neighboring nation?
(a) "Cultural."
(b) "Immigration."
(c) "Political."
(d) "Religious."

4. What was it David-Neel's trip to Lhasa came about as a result of?
(a) "A series of fortunate situations."
(b) "Dangerous but favorable events."
(c) "Certain favorable conditions."
(d) "Certain peculiar circumstances."

5. Whom did David-Neel identify as having carried a concealed revolver on the journey to Lhasa?
(a) Neither David-Neel or Yongden.
(b) Only Yongden.
(c) Only David-Neel.
(d) Both herself and Yongden.

Short Answer Questions

1. David-Neel had a stirring drive to travel and sought out what?

2. Which agency sent David-Neel on her 1910 expedition?

3. As a guest of the Tibetan lama, David-Neel was provided access to what?

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

5. On the day after the blizzard cleared, how long did David-Neel and Yongden walk before they unexpectedly came upon a village?

(see the answer key)

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