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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to opiates, Afghanistan is also the largest producer of what drug in the world?
(a) Hashish.
(b) LSD.
(c) Mescaline.
(d) Cocaine.

2. In the spring of 2005, Mortenson returned to Afghanistan to visit the newly finished school located in _________.
(a) Sindand.
(b) Khanabad.
(c) Badakshan.
(d) Mirabad.

3. Who is the spiritual leader of the Taliban movement that operates in Afghanistan?
(a) Mohammed Omar.
(b) Hokumati Darvishan.
(c) Hokumati Azraw.
(d) Mohammed Farkhar.

4. In Sarhad, Mortenson was touched by the excitement of the students, especially a young girl who had been left disabled due to what disease?
(a) Gout.
(b) Smallpox.
(c) Yellow Fever.
(d) Rickets.

5. When it was first established, 49% of Ariana Afghan Airlines was owned by what company?
(a) Halliburton.
(b) Pan American World Airways.
(c) Ford Motor Company.
(d) Boeing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who formed the The Central Asia Institute as an American non-profit organization along with Greg Mortenson?

2. What name refers to an Afghan freedom fighter?

3. When did Greg Mortenson attempt to climb K2, leading to events that would inspire CAI?

4. What Kirghiz leader did Mortenson meet in Part 1: Chapter 6?

5. What is the approximate population of Faizabad?

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