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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Amir believe that the bear wrestling story was true?
(a) Baba has scars from it.
(b) Afghans do not tell tall tales.
(c) He saw it happen.
(d) He heard it in school.

2. Who gives Amir an illustrated copy of the legends Amir reads to Hassan?
(a) Ali.
(b) Rahimy.
(c) Baba.
(d) Assef.

3. What happens when Amir and Hassan go to the tree after school resumes following the kite tournament?
(a) Hassan and Amir get into a fight.
(b) They discuss what happened in the alley.
(c) They read a favorite story.
(d) Amir pelts Hassan with pomegranates.

4. Where did Amir live when he came of age?
(a) Afghanstan.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) America.
(d) Pakistan.

5. What major does Amir choose in college?
(a) History.
(b) Economics.
(c) English.
(d) Foreign Affairs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Baba's father die?

3. Hassan is a what?

4. Which of the following was Baba's father's job?

5. Why does Baba not read the story Amir wrote?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe an ironic situation that occurs in Chapter 8.

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

3. Why is it odd that Hassan smiles more when he has the cleft palate than after it is fixed?

4. Explain why you think Hassan never tattles on Amir when caught doing inappropriate things.

5. Explain what the sight of kites flying in the park in Chapter 1 does to Amir.

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

7. Why do you think Baba does not describe Ali as his friend?

8. Why do you believe Baba refuses medical treatment?

9. How do Hassan and Amir react after the shooting in Chapter 5?

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

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