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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. What happens when Amir and Hassan go to the tree after school resumes following the kite tournament?

2. Unusual for Baba, he demonstrates an open-minded opinion of which of the following in Chapter 11?

3. What does Assef taunt Hassan about in Chapter 5?

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

5. Which season is beginning in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some differences between Amir and Hassan?

2. Support Amir's decision to hide his love of books and poetry.

3. What does Hassan's face remind Amir of as the boys in the alley hold him down?

4. Discuss why you believe Amir enjoys taunting Hassan when they are young.

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

6. Who wins the kite tournament?

7. Why does Amir hide some of the presents from his birthday under Hassan's mattress?

8. How do you believe Amir felt having Hassan point out the plot hole in his first short story?

9. What type of affection does Baba show Amir after the attack in Chapter 5?

10. Recall and describe an incidence where Amir demonstrates true caring for Hassan.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagine you could interview one of the characters from this book. Which character would you interview and why? Then write ten questions you would ask that character and the answer you would expect them to give.

Remember to:

• Identify the character you would interview

• Describe why you would choose this character

• Write ten interview questions

• Write ten interview answers based on how the character would answer

Essay Topic 2

Irony was used frequently throughout The Kite Runner. Describe at least four ironies the author describes in the text and what makes them ironic.

Remember to:

• Describe at least four instances of irony from the text

• Describe why they are ironic

Essay Topic 3

Was Amir a good man? Support your position with specific examples from the text.

Remember to:

• Describe whether or not Amir was a good man

• Use supporting details from the text to support your opinion

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