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Quiz by viktoriya1, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by viktoriya1
over 9 years ago
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Question 1
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Why is Mortenson first attracted to Korphe?
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He enjoys being idolized by the villagers.
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He admires the integrity and values of the people.
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He finds an escape there from his problems in America.
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He can live cheaply without having to work.
Question 2
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What is Mortenson's most important reason for climbing K2?
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Adding to his achievements as a mountaineer.
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Making connections with other climbers.
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Testing his physical and mental limits.
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Honoring the memory of his sister.
Question 3
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Mortenson attends a prayer service and later meets Syed Abbas in which type of establishment?
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A tailor shop
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A mosque
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A gas station
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A tea shop
Question 4
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How is the school built in Hushe different from the other CAI schools?
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It is decorated with colorful woodwork.
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It is named after Mortenson's father.
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It does not admit girls.
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The village will not donate the land so it must be purchased.
Question 5
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Why is Mortenson called "Dr. Greg" in Pakistan?
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He got the nickname when he used his first aid kit to treat Korphe villagers.
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Mortenson received an honorary doctorate for his humanitarian work.
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He was given the nickname by Changazi, who wanted to impress him with flattery.
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Many people in Pakistan do not know the difference between a nurse and a doctor.
Question 6
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How do Mortenson and Tara Bishop meet?
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She learns about his project and calls him.
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She approaches him at the American Himalayan Foundation dinner.
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They are introduced by Tom Vaughan.
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They meet at a party for Berkeley climbers, hosted by Tara's brother.
Question 7
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How is Mortenson different from most Westerners, according to Twaha?
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He is interested in Islam.
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He is taller and stronger than other Westerners Twaha has met.
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He does not mind living simply.
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He is generous with his money.
Question 8
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Why does Mortenson decide the CAI should focus on providing education through the first five grades?
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Another humanitarian group has begun building schools for the upper grades.
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Some Pakistani clerics object to higher education.
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American donors are more willing to give funds for children than for teenagers.
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Focusing on the early grades will increase the enrollment of girls.
Question 9
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What is a madrassa?
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A training camp for terrorists
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A temporary shelter for refugees
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A religious school
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A type of mountain goat
Question 10
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What factors enable Mortenson to develop trust, first with the Korphe villagers and later with other Pakistanis?
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