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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. Who offered to have a school built before winter, if Greg built a school in their village instead of in Korphe?

2. What was the name of the copy shop that did not have typewriters when Greg needed to rent one to finish his donation letters?

3. The bridge would go over what river?

4. Who did Greg send away after they arrived in Korphe, so he could stay and spend more time with the people?

5. What item had Greg planned to leave on the mountain to honor his youngest sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Greg turn his disappointment about the Korphe school project, and the needed bridge, onto himself?

2. Once back in the states, after the disappointing news at Korphe, why was Greg reluctant to call Hoerni?

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

9. Why did Greg and the hired truck driver stay parked overnight on the road while transporting Korphe school building supplies?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What was CAI, and how did Greg use this organization to facilitate his educational vision for Pakistan and parts of Afghanistan?

Essay Topic 3

Who was Jean Hoerni, how did he initially help Greg with the Korphe school project; and how did Hoerni later provide significant support for Greg's life work?

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