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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the official name used by the U.S. government for the War in Afghanistan, together with a number of smaller military actions, under the umbrella of the global "War on Terror"?
(a) Operation Griffin.
(b) Operation Enduring Freedom.
(c) Operation Golden Eagle.
(d) Operation Phoenix.

2. On what date did Sarfraz enter Azad Kashmir in Part 2: Chapter 8?
(a) October 15, 2005.
(b) June 8, 2003.
(c) March 11, 2006.
(d) August 28, 2002.

3. What is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the Islamic month for fasting?
(a) Shawwāl.
(b) Ramadan.
(c) Rajab.
(d) Muḥarram.

4. Along what dangerous road through the Khyber Pass did Greg Mortenson first enter Afghanistan?
(a) Grand Trunk Highway.
(b) Sabah al Khair Highway.
(c) Samak Highway.
(d) Ouled Nail Highway.

5. When did Greg Mortenson begin his first trip into Afghanistan in Part 1: Chapter 3?
(a) June, 2001.
(b) May, 2000.
(c) December, 2001.
(d) March, 2002.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 13, Kunar almost turned around on his first trip into Kunar Province, but changed his mind after ____________.

2. What is the capital of Kunar Province?

3. What term is prevalently used as an euphemism for civilian casualties of a military action?

4. When did the Partition of India take place?

5. What occupation did Wakil Karimi hold when Mortenson met him?

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