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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did David-Neel and Lama Yongden pose themselves as to enter Tibet undetected?
(a) Ponpos.
(b) Dokpas.
(c) Philings.
(d) Arjopas.

2. David-Neel wore a head cover as she entered the Lhasa palace, but who scolded her to remove it as hats were not to be worn inside?
(a) A palace sentry.
(b) An elderly doorkeeper.
(c) A young monk.
(d) An elderly monk.

3. How did Yongden respond to David-Neel's admonishment after they left the village for having drawn so much attention with his actions?
(a) He balked.
(b) He complained.
(c) He argued.
(d) He sulked.

4. Part of David-Neel's hair was still darkened with black ink when she took off her cap at the palace, and she had false black braids made from what animal?
(a) A goat.
(b) A sheep.
(c) A yak.
(d) A dog.

5. Tibet's chief religious leader only came to the Lhasa palace for ceremonies and lived mainly in one of several nearby lamaseries similar to what?
(a) Feudal manors.
(b) Monasteries.
(c) Sanctuaries.
(d) Temples.

Short Answer Questions

1. David-Neel and Yongden departed Lhasa as quietly as they had arrived how long prior?

2. Using her pistol would not scare these armed robbers who would shoot back, so instead David-Neel did what?

3. What type of visitors did David-Neel and Yongden wait for outside the Dalai Lama's traditional palace before they entered?

4. As Chapter II ended, how did David-Neel salute an official after he gave Yongden a coin when she begged for alms?

5. After being delayed in the one village, David-Neel remained at their camp outside another that night, and Yongden went inside to purchase what?

(see the answer key)

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