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

2. What does the word "taliban" mean in Arabic?
(a) Students.
(b) Rebels.
(c) Rulers.
(d) Almighty.

3. What name refers to an Afghan freedom fighter?
(a) Mamoul.
(b) Merhaba.
(c) Muttawa.
(d) Mujahadeen.

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

5. What minister of finance told Mortenson of Afghanistan's overwhelming need for money and the lack of funds received as promised from the American government in Part 1: Chapter 3?
(a) Dr. Ashraf Ghani.
(b) Dr. Suraya Dalil.
(c) Farooq Wardak.
(d) Mohammad Mustafa Mastoor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time was written by Greg Mortenson and what author?

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

3. From what country is it the most hazardous to reach K2?

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?

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

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