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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. As part of his duties, Kolenda set out to calm the violence in the area not with force, but by engaging in ___________ with the village elders.
(a) Brahma.
(b) Nishta.
(c) Prajnana.
(d) Jirgas.

2. In the end of Part 2: Chapter 8, Mortenson was going crazy sitting at home in Montana, so his wife told him to pack a bag and go to Pakistan despite the fact he would not be able to return home for which holiday?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Easter.

3. In addition to the Government Boys' Degree High School, what other school was completely demolished by the Kashmir earthquake in Patika?
(a) Danse Orientale Primary School for Girls.
(b) Shoe Ismack or Ismack Eh School for Girls.
(c) Zambra Mora Primary School for Girls.
(d) Gundi Piran Higher Secondary School for Girls.

4. Approximately how many casualties were there from the Kashmir earthquake?
(a) 79,000.
(b) 35,000.
(c) 120,000.
(d) 50,000.

5. When did the Panjdeh Incident take place?
(a) 1901.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1897.
(d) 1885.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 14, Mortenson was hoping to get to what village of the Kirghiz people for the first time?

2. What ex-Taliban member taught at the Government Boys' Degree High School?

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

4. On what date did Sarfraz enter Azad Kashmir in Part 2: Chapter 8?

5. What United States President signed the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul?

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