Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations-- One School at a Time

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Korphe - This isolated place could only be reached for a time by foot or on a dangerous cable car across the Braldu.

Africa - This was where Mortenson lived until he was a teenager.

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center - This place was established by Mortenson's parents.

Ramsey High School - This was a place where Mortenson never fit in as a teenager.

Fort Leonardwood, Missouri - This was a place where Mortenson finally fit it.

River Falls, Wisconsin - This was where students raised more than $800 for the school in Korphe.