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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Islamic movement was founded by Muhammad Qasim Nanotvi, Muhammad Yaqub Nanautawi, Shah Rafi al-Din, Sayyid Muhammad Abid, Zulfiqar Ali, Fadhl al-Rahman 'Usmani and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi?
(a) Farakh movement.
(b) Khandud movement.
(c) Deobandi movement.
(d) Munay movement.

2. When did the Soviet war in Afghanistan end?
(a) 1995.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1989.
(d) 1994.

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

4. When did the Partition of India take place?
(a) 1947.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1955.

5. When did the fall of the communist Mohammad Najibullah-regime take place?
(a) 1987.
(b) 1984.
(c) 1992.
(d) 1975.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to an enveloping outer garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions to cover their bodies in public places?

2. Where did Mortenson return in January in Part 2: Chapter 9?

3. What pass between northern Pakistan and the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan is extremely remote and often closed off for six months or more during the winter due to heavy snows?

4. In the spring of 2005, Mortenson returned to Afghanistan to visit the newly finished school located in _________.

5. What refers to the Hindko speaking community who belong to the Hazara region of Pakistan?

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