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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. In Chapters 1 thorough 5, who asked Greg out on a date?

2. When Greg got the news about building the bridge, with whom was he most disappointed?

3. Who donated the $12,000 Greg said he needed to build the school in Korphe?

4. Greg's youngest sister suffered from _______.

5. Where did Greg attend high school after returning to the U.S. as a teen?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Spending time in Korphe, what did Greg soon realize about the Korphe people?

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

4. What did Haji Ali and Greg talk about that the people needed before a school could be built?

5. Who helped Greg purchase Korphe school supplies, and how did he help?

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

7. Why was Greg worried about the Korphe school building supplies that he left in the care of Changazi until he could arrange to get them the rest of the way to Korphe?

8. What did Greg find on the day he visited the Korphe "school"?

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

10. What type of relationship did Greg have with Christa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

It is argued that Greg's projects helped build up Pakistan and Afghanistan, and at the same time fight terrorism. Greg is described by Relin as someone with the ability to pull people together from all levels of Pakistan society, and from among all the warring factions of Islam into his realm of supporting this work. Based on the details presented in the book, do you agree or disagree with these statements, and why? Provide details from the book to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

In the beginning of the book, Relin described what he called "Mortenson time." Explain this reference. Then, describe how Greg's behavior, from book details, exemplify this concept.

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