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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was in charge of foreign relief coordination after the Kashmir earthquake in Pakistan?
(a) Major General Farrukh Seir.
(b) Major General Sarfraz Khan.
(c) Major General Mohammad Najibullah.
(d) Major General Wohid Khan.

2. What is the name of Greg Mortenson's wife?
(a) Sara Darsney.
(b) Tara Bishop.
(c) Sara Mortenson.
(d) Tara Mortenson.

3. What is a non-written ethical code and traditional lifestyle which the indigenous Pashtun people from Afghanistan and Pakistan follow?
(a) Qarqin.
(b) Pashtunwali.
(c) Sangin.
(d) Qaravol.

4. In addition to the Government Boys' Degree High School, what other school was completely demolished by the Kashmir earthquake in Patika?
(a) Zambra Mora Primary School for Girls.
(b) Shoe Ismack or Ismack Eh School for Girls.
(c) Danse Orientale Primary School for Girls.
(d) Gundi Piran Higher Secondary School for Girls.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to the Hindko speaking community who belong to the Hazara region of Pakistan?

2. K2 is located among what mountain range?

3. In the end of Part 2: Chapter 8, Mortenson was going crazy sitting at home in Montana, so his wife told him to pack a bag and go to Pakistan despite the fact he would not be able to return home for which holiday?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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