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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As David-Neel and Yongden traveled farther, they were more sure of being taken as pilgrims and stayed with whom instead of in forests?
(a) Landowners.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Villagers.
(d) Herdsmen.

2. Who went with David-Neel over the gorge as ferrymen pulled them by a towline which broke and left them suspended over the ravine?
(a) A woman.
(b) A man.
(c) A girl.
(d) A boy.

3. What excuse did Yongden give why David-Neel did not eat or speak when they came upon the group that passed earlier later at lunch?
(a) She was the wife of a magician and initiated in secret traditions.
(b) She was honoring a holy day, unable to eat or talk until sunset.
(c) She was the widow of a magician who mourned his recent passing.
(d) She was the mother of a lama who mourned his recent passing.

4. 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.

5. David-Neel met a well-dressed man from the other direction one day so she moved to one side as a peasant, but what was his response?
(a) He removed his cap and sword and waved.
(b) He removed his cap and gun and bowed.
(c) He got off his horse and saluted.
(d) He removed his gun and sword and saluted.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1910, what was the neighboring nation that compelled the Dalai Lama's exile?

2. Who was the first to approach and then pass David-Neel and Yongden on the trail from behind?

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

4. As a lama might, what did David-Neel do before this well-dressed man who greeted her and moved on without a word?

5. One night David-Neel and Yongden slept outside a village to pass through early the next day to avoid attention, but what happened?

(see the answer key)

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