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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. When did the fall of the communist Mohammad Najibullah-regime take place?
(a) 1992.
(b) 1975.
(c) 1984.
(d) 1987.

2. 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) 29 weeks.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 8 months.

3. What word, translated as "way" or "path" refers to the code of conduct or religious law of Islam?
(a) Parcham.
(b) Sharia.
(c) Khosrau.
(d) Zoroaster.

4. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan was formed after the Saur Revolution which took place in what year?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1983.
(d) 1978.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, CAI had just received a flood of donations due to an article that appeared in what periodical?
(a) The Chicago Tribune.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) Newsweek Magazine.
(d) Parade Magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Iranian Revolution take place?

2. Where are the headquarters of the Central Asia Institute?

3. 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?

4. Under what Soviet leader did the Soviet war in Afghanistan come to an end?

5. When did Greg Mortenson first meet Sarfraz Khan?

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