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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. Baba was close to who during his childhood?

2. How does Baba react after Hassan's confession is made in Chapter 9?

3. Which of the following best describes the unusual kinship between Amir and Hassan?

4. Which season is beginning in Chapter 6?

5. What happens to the popular singer who sang at Amir's party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe an example which would support the description of Baba as a gruff man.

2. Why do you believe Baba refuses medical treatment?

3. Who wins the kite tournament?

4. What in Chapter 8 causes Amir and Baba's relationship to fade?

5. What are some differences between Amir and Hassan?

6. Compare Hassan and Amir's relationship to that of their fathers.

7. How does Baba guess that Amir has romantic feelings for Soraya?

8. Why does Kamal's father commit suicide?

9. Describe an example of a difference between Amir and Soraya.

10. What happens in Jalalabad after the truck breaks down?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In this story, Amir often feels guilt and deals with it inappropriately. Describe how Amir both feels guilt and how he deals with it. Describe a time where you felt guilty and how you dealt with it. As you reflect on how you handled it, determine whether it was appropriate or inappropriate. Justify your decision.

Remember to:

• Describe Amir's feelings of guilt

• Describe how Amir deals with his guilt

• Describe a time you felt guilty and how you handled it

• Determine if it was appropriate or inappropriate

• Justify your decision

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the changes Amir went through throughout the book using specific examples from the text. Compare his changes to your own personal changes in opinion on this region and the reign of the Taliban.

Remember to:

• Describe Amir's changes

• Use examples from the text

• Describe your changes in opinions about Afghanistan and the culture of its people

Essay Topic 3

Choose two characters from this book. Write an essay comparing and contrasting the two characters using specific examples from the story.

Remember to:

• Choose two characters

• Compare the two characters

• Contrast the two characters

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