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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. What kind of tea did Mouzafer make for Greg before continuing the journey, after they found each other again?

2. Greg's dad died of what?

3. After visiting the Korphe school, who did Greg tell he would build a school for the village?

4. What supply item for the Korphe school had to be bargained for over many hours?

5. What did Greg do while one of the supply items was being bargained over for hours?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Greg and Mouzafer reconnect after Greg got lost the first time, after the failed K2 climb?

2. How did Greg avoid the cost of an apartment once back in the U.S., after he made the promise to build a school in Korphe?

3. What was Greg's attitude about spending money in Pakistan for his travel and accommodations?

4. How did Greg get so tired that he lost sight of his guide and fellow climber and then got lost, after the failed K2 attempt?

5. How was Greg treated by the people of Korphe when he stumbled upon their village after getting lost a second time?

6. What happened with Greg's relationship with Marina when he returned to the U.S., expecting her to meet him upon arrival?

7. How did Greg lose his dad and his sister Christa?

8. How did Greg use his medical training to help the people of Korphe?

9. What type of room accommodation did Greg have in Rawalpindi?

10. How did Kishwar Syed help Greg with his letter writing effort to raise money for the Korphe school project?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Greg's attitude towards the people of Korphe and how this affected his relationship with them - from when he met them to after completing the school and being involved in later projects to help the people of Korphe.

Essay Topic 2

Once Greg had the money to buy building supplies for the Korphe school he had many challenges to overcome. Explain these challenges, and any resolutions. How did this experience help Greg for future projects? Hinder him for current projects?

Essay Topic 3

What did the "three cups of tea" symbolize in Haji's discussion with Greg about the people? Discuss Greg's response as well.

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