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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Greg Mortenson born?
(a) 1957.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1953.

2. Greg Mortenson's unique team of local employees was referred to as______________,
(a) The Live Five.
(b) The Fab Five.
(c) The Dirty Dozen.
(d) The Great Eight.

3. What United States President signed the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul?
(a) Richard Nixon.
(b) Gerald Ford.
(c) Jimmy Carter.
(d) John F. Kennedy.

4. What was the magnitude of the Kashmir earthquake?
(a) 7.1.
(b) 8.5.
(c) 6.2.
(d) 7.6.

5. What is the approximate population of Faizabad?
(a) 120,000.
(b) 165,000.
(c) 50,000.
(d) 215,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Greg Mortenson attempt to climb K2, leading to events that would inspire CAI?

2. What kind of missionaries were Greg Mortenson's parents?

3. What does NGO stand for?

4. What is the world's highest mountain?

5. Into what village was Greg Mortenson taken and nursed back to health following his attempt at K2?

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