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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would David-Neel have faced if her true identity was discovered?
(a) A fine.
(b) Imprisonment.
(c) Deportation.
(d) Execution.

2. When Yongden went into the village to make purchases for David-Neel and himself, what did the lama he met ask of him?
(a) To perform funeral rites.
(b) To perform prayer rituals.
(c) To perform birth rites of an infant.
(d) To condut a weddingceremony.

3. How were the large drums played in the final procession the author described?
(a) One was pulled in a ceremonial cart as a man
(b) Two were tied on either side of a camel as a man riding beat them.
(c) One was carried on a man's back as another beat it from behind.
(d) Two were tied on either side of an elephant as a man riding beat them.

4. Many pilgrims had arrived in Lhasa for the New Year celebrations, so how long was it until David-Neel obtained a place to stay?
(a) The better part of the first day.
(b) Almost immediately on the first day.
(c) Late in the afternoon on the second day.
(d) Well past dark on the second day.

5. The last part of Chapter VI focused on David-Neel's worries as she and Yongden had to get approval at an official's residence in order to cross a river bridge and travel beyond it, but how did it end?
(a) She sat outside while Yongden got approval inside.
(b) Both went inside while Yongden got approval.
(c) She faked illness outside while Yongden got approval inside.
(d) The official was not home, so Yongden got approval from his son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did David-Neel and Lama Yongden pose themselves as to enter Tibet undetected?

2. Yongden and David-Neel left Tibet headed for which British-controlled region?

3. What sudden, loud noise awakened David-Neel at the camp made after she and Yongden found the ridge marker and hiked down?

4. Militia members were issued guns inferior to those of the regular Tibetan soldiers who were all from within what area?

5. As they hiked toward the mountain top but could not see the pass, David-Neel and Yongden made what decision?

(see the answer key)

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