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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Amir come of age?
(a) 2001.
(b) 1975.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1980.

2. How do Baba and Amir earn extra money on the weekends while living in America?
(a) Writing stories of their homeland.
(b) Translating for people shopping at the market.
(c) Buying items at the San Jose Flea Market.
(d) Reselling yard sale items at the San Jose Flea Market.

3. Which of the following is the only thing Baba considers a sin?
(a) Theft.
(b) Lying.
(c) Murder.
(d) Adultery.

4. In Chapter 2, Baba tells his friend Rahim Kahn of his fear that Amir will grow up to be what?
(a) An athlete.
(b) A religious man.
(c) A successful man.
(d) A weak boy.

5. Who rules the country in Chapter 2?
(a) Baba.
(b) Amir.
(c) Hazara.
(d) Pashtuns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Amir an illustrated copy of the legends Amir reads to Hassan?

2. Where is Sohrab in Chapter 17?

3. Why does Amir believe that the bear wrestling story was true?

4. Who are fleeing Kabul in Chapter 10?

5. What did Hassan's wife do that lead to a beating by Taliban officials?

(see the answer key)

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