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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under what Soviet leader did the Soviet war in Afghanistan come to an end?
(a) Georgy Malenkov.
(b) Nikolai Podgorny.
(c) Vladimir Lenin.
(d) Mikhail Gorbachev.

2. When did the Iranian Revolution take place?
(a) 1959.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1979.

3. Along what dangerous road through the Khyber Pass did Greg Mortenson first enter Afghanistan?
(a) Samak Highway.
(b) Ouled Nail Highway.
(c) Sabah al Khair Highway.
(d) Grand Trunk Highway.

4. For how long did Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time remain on the New York Times Best Seller List?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 29 weeks.
(d) 4 years.

5. What village council or meeting must take place whenever a major decision is to be made within or for the people of a village in Afghanistan?
(a) Khost.
(b) Jirga.
(c) Karokh.
(d) Balkh.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time first published?

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

3. When it was first established, 49% of Ariana Afghan Airlines was owned by what company?

4. What Bantu language did Greg Mortenson learn fluently as a child?

5. When did the War in Afghanistan begin with the United States invasion?

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