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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. David-Neel left the next morning for aid she might find for Yongden, but unsuccessful she returned that night with what that she had found?

2. On the unmapped path, David-Neel and Yongden risked running into bands of thieves who might kill them to keep what secret?

3. David-Neel and Yongden looked for a place to camp and saw a patch of yellow near their water source that turned out to be what?

4. On the evening David-Neel and Yongden had returned to their shelter near the fence, she checked her calendar and discovered it was what date?

5. David-Neel felt triumphant when they arrived within a few miles of Lhasa, but Yongden was more cautious as he feared they might run into what type of individuals before they reached the capital?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Yongden depart the monastery where he met a monk who came from the region where Yongden's great-grandfather had been a lama?

2. As she was unable to return before dark, how did David-Neel find the cave Yongden had remained in after is injury?

3. At the end of Chapter VI, which two women did David-Neel describe she met near the Kha Karpo?

4. What did David-Neel note about the maps of Tibet that she carried?

5. Given her hesitance due to its possible origin, how did David-Neel accept a piece of bread offered to her at the start of Chapter VI?

6. On the day David-Neel and Yongden left the earthen cave and Yongden stumbled on his improvised crutch past dark, how did they make their way into the structures David-Neel came upon by following a fence in the deep snow?

7. Why did David-Neel describe it as "a happy inspiration" when she chose the start of the year for her stay in Lhasa?

8. What appeal did Yongden make to David-Neel when she reached the candlelit cave after she unsuccessfully sought aid for him?

9. How did David-Neel depict the manner in which she and Yongden crossed the last river that separated them from Lhasa?

10. How did David-Neel describe the manner in which Asians approached respecting others who slept?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The pair adopted different responses to various events they encountered during the day as they approached what they believed would be their nocturnal crossing of the initial pass. Compare their responses. What were the similarities and the differences? How did each react to the others' approach?

Essay Topic 2

Ranked second in importance among the places David-Neel wished to see was the Jo Khang temple. Relate how she was able to gain entry without her disguise being revealed. Why was it pilgrims and others ventured there? What was it she discovered once inside?

Essay Topic 3

The author had several run-ins with policemen or constables during her stay in Lhasa. Address each of these and explain what initiated the encounters. Judge her success in each instance at maintaining her disguise.

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