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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the protagonist of this novel?
(a) Rahim Kahn.
(b) Baba.
(c) Hassan.
(d) Amir.

3. What hope does Soraya express in Chapter 12 for her future?
(a) To be a writer.
(b) To marry an American.
(c) To become a teacher.
(d) To marry a decent man.

4. Which of the following does Amir use to taunt and tease Hassan?
(a) His mother.
(b) His illiteracy.
(c) Being a servant.
(d) Meanings to large words.

5. When Amir goes for a walk in Chapter 14, what does he see that makes him remember his childhood?
(a) Kites flying.
(b) Rahim Khan.
(c) The Golden Gate Bridge.
(d) A gang of youth chasing a young boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Hassan wants to know upon meeting with Rahim Kahn again?

2. Whom of the following was Amir's childhood friend and servant?

3. Baba feels proud of Amir for winning the kite tournament; how does this make Amir feel?

4. What is the benefit of winter to the children of Afghanistan?

5. What does Rahim Kahn want Amir to do in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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