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THREE CUPS OF TEA Read: p. 31 - 67 1. On Page 57 McCown says, “Watching all those people work with him (Greg) to build that bridge, it was obvious that they loved him. He operated as one of them.” What do you think he meant by that comment? Give at least two examples of things Greg did to make the Pakistani people love him.

2. Greg continues to encounter challenge after challenge as he attempts to build the school in Korphe. Give an example of a challenge that he encountered and explain what he did to do to overcome it. What quality did his solution demonstrate? Imagine yourself in Greg’s shoes. What would do you think you would have done in that situation?

3. Look at the list below of the qualities of a hero that our Room 9 brainstormed. Pick ONE of the qualities (a different one from last week) that Greg Mortensen has already shown in Chapters 6 – 11. Write a paragraph with at least SIX sentences explaining how Greg has demonstrated the quality you have chosen. Explain with specific examples from the book.

LIST OF QUALITIES. • Inspires others • Works for change • Takes risks • Fights for what they believe in • Helps make the world better • Never give s up even if their life is threatened • Shows courage and bravery • Has strength of character • Demonstrates good judgment • Perseverance

4. Think of one discussion question for our class discussion on Friday. Write down the question and then answer it in at least FOUR SENTENCES.

5.Reread your answers for spelling and punctuation.