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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the first school in the Kunar Province completed in Part 3: Chapter 13?

2. In Part 2: Chapter 9, Sarfraz encouraged Mortenson to delay thinking about closing what?

3. Kunar Province borders what province to the south?

4. What is a twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter?

5. What profession does Greg Mortonson's wife hold?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Mortenson discover about military support in Part 3: Chapter 12?

2. Describe the aftermath of the Kashmir earthquake. Who were many of the casualties?

3. How did the Kashmir earthquake affect the Government Boys' Degree High School?

4. When was the school in Saw completed? What was the reaction of the Taliban?

5. How did Chaudry feel about aid workers in Part 2: Chapter 10? Where was there hope?

6. Who wrote to Mortenson for help in Part 3: Chapter 12? What was Mortenson's response?

7. What donations and aid came into CAI following the Kashmir earthquake? What obstacles did the charity face?

8. When and where did Mortenson meet Wakil Karimi? Where was Wakil from?

9. What occupied Mortenson's mind upon returning to Montana in Part 2: Chapter 9?

10. What were Mortenson's feelings about the military as described in Part 3: Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the current relationship between the United States and Afghanistan. How has the War on Terror evolved during your lifetime? How do you feel its impact is felt overseas?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the events surrounding September 11, 2001. When did the United States declare war with Afghanistan? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Kashmir earthquake and its impact in Patika, Pakistan. Why were schools impacted as badly as they were in the disaster?

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