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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. What is the Arabic word for any type of educational institution, whether secular or religious?
(a) Nargileh.
(b) Lahmu.
(c) Madrasah.
(d) Alhandullellah.

2. When did the War in Afghanistan begin with the United States invasion?
(a) 2004.
(b) 2003.
(c) 1998.
(d) 2001.

3. Who was in charge of foreign relief coordination after the Kashmir earthquake in Pakistan?
(a) Major General Farrukh Seir.
(b) Major General Sarfraz Khan.
(c) Major General Mohammad Najibullah.
(d) Major General Wohid Khan.

4. What does NGO stand for?
(a) Normal government operations.
(b) Non-governmental organization.
(c) National government operation.
(d) Native governmental order.

5. Where did Greg Mortenson serve in the U.S. Army after high school?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Ecuador.
(c) Germany.
(d) Japan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an international service-learning program sponsored by the Central Asia Institute that "helps educate American children about the world to show them they can make a difference one penny at a time"?

2. Central Asia Institute was the first organization to rebuild earthquake resistant schools in Azad Kashmir when?

3. What is the largest branch of Islam?

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

5. 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?

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