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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. How long does it take Amir to work up the courage to discuss a book he saw Soraya reading with her?
2. What does Amir do when he sees Hassan in the alley after the kite tournament?
3. Who shoots himself with the truck driver's gun in Chapter 10?
4. Why did Sanaubar leave?
5. In what year did Amir come of age?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Hassan and Amir react after the shooting in Chapter 5?
2. How do you believe Amir felt having Hassan point out the plot hole in his first short story?
3. How do you think Amir feels when Hassan defends him from Assef with the slingshot?
4. What is one of the few activities that both Amir and Baba share as children?
5. Why is it odd that Hassan smiles more when he has the cleft palate than after it is fixed?
6. Recall and describe an incidence where Amir demonstrates true caring for Hassan.
7. How does Amir come to realize that Hassan will always be a servant and live in a mud hut?
8. What are some differences between Amir and Hassan?
9. Explain why Amir may have difficulties accepting people who are not able to show success.
10. Why does Kamal's father commit suicide?
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
Write a comparison essay comparing Kabul from Amir's childhood to the Kabul he returned to as an adult. Be sure to include specific examples from the text.
Remember to:
• Compare Kabul from the past with the present
• Use specific examples from the text
Essay Topic 3
Every year, many teens attempt suicide. Explain what drove Sohrab to attempt suicide in the story and what might drive a teen in America to do the same thing.
Remember to:
• Explain what drove Sohrab to attempt suicide
• Explain why a modern American teen might attempt suicide
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