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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. What kind of missionaries were Greg Mortenson's parents?
(a) Mormon.
(b) Lutheran.
(c) Athiest.
(d) Christian.

2. When did the Soviet war in Afghanistan begin?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1988.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1969.

3. What young orphan who was talented at fixing cars did Mortenson want to help in Part 1: Chapter 5?
(a) Abdul.
(b) Asslam.
(c) Akbar.
(d) Ashiqullah.

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

5. What area of around 367,000 square miles that overlaps the mountains of four countries of Southeast Asia (Burma, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand) is one of Asia's two main illicit opium-producing areas?
(a) The Golden Triangle.
(b) The Ruby Crescent.
(c) The Silver Crescent.
(d) The Emerald Trinagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What former mujahadeen commander was in charge of the Border Security Force in eastern Badakshan in Part 1: Chapter 6?

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

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

4. What is the Arabic word for any type of educational institution, whether secular or religious?

5. Where was Sarfraz Khan shot and permanently disfigured while in the military?

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