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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 and a boarder's wife became embroiled in a domestic fight when they aided the wife of their drunkard host, a matter that ended with David-Neel being informed she would have to do what?

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

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

4. What was the pageant David-Neel described at the end of Chapter VII called?

5. After their guide left and he and David-Neel hike through the pass, Yongden's chief concerns were snow and what else?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did David-Neel describe Tibetan beds?

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

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

4. 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?

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

6. What trap did David-Neel and Yongden set for their safety against potential robbers in a hut one night?

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

8. How did David-Neel describe a typical bridge found in remote regions of Tibet?

9. How was it David-Neel initially described the palace in Lhasa?

10. Why was it a cowman and his wife sought Yongden to perform rites for their dead son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

David-Neel had traveled to Asia including Tibet on a number of previous extended research visits as a scholar of Oriental matters. Identify and explain situations where the author was able to use this knowledge to her advantage.

Essay Topic 2

Assess what David-Neel witnessed the week that led up to the "Tibetan scapegoat" being sent off. Address what the role of the Lus kong kyi gyalpo was. How was the volunteer selected for the position? How did he exercise his responsibility?

Essay Topic 3

The author explained in the Introduction how her trip to Lhasa came about due to a number of peculiar circumstances. Examine the various factors that resulted in David-Neel's trek into Tibet. How did each factor in?

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