The Search for the Afghan Girl

The Search for the Afghan Girl

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, History, Social Studies, Education

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The documentary follows photographer Steve McCurry's quest to find the Afghan girl he photographed in 1984. The search spans over 17 years, involving advanced technology and expert assistance. Despite numerous challenges, McCurry eventually reunites with Sharbat Gula, the girl from the iconic photograph, now a woman with a family. Her story highlights the plight of Afghan refugees and the enduring impact of her image.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge Steve McCurry faced in finding the Afghan girl after 17 years?

The refugee camp was being demolished.

The girl had moved to another country.

The girl had changed her appearance.

The photograph was lost.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Steve McCurry collaborate with during his search for the Afghan girl?

A refugee camp official

Rahimullah Yousafzai

A forensic scientist

A local teacher

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of finding the teacher from the refugee camp?

She was the Afghan girl's relative.

She could identify the Afghan girl's family.

She had a photograph of the Afghan girl.

She had important documents about the Afghan girl.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology was used to help identify the Afghan girl?

DNA testing

Fingerprint analysis

Voice recognition

Iris scanning

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the iris scan analysis?

It showed no match with the Afghan girl.

It confirmed the identity of the Afghan girl.

It was inconclusive due to poor image quality.

It identified a different person as the Afghan girl.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Afghan girl's name revealed to be?

Sharbat Gula

Fatima Noor

Rahima Khan

Aalam Bibi

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did the photograph of the Afghan girl have on the world?

It was used in a major film.

It resulted in a new refugee policy.

It inspired many to volunteer in refugee camps.

It led to the end of the Afghan war.

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