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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 supplies for the school did Greg and his guide buy first, that could not be bargained?

2. After the disappointment in Korphe Greg returned stateside to _____.

3. Greg's dad died of what?

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

5. Who taught Greg how to use a computer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapters 6 through 9, why was Greg fired by his boss when he returned to work after his time in Pakistan?

3. 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?

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

5. Why was Korphe so isolated?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What impact did Greg and Christa's relationship have on each of their lives, and what kind of relationship did they have? Provide details from the book to support responses.

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

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.

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