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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. What happens to the story Amir gives to Soraya to read?
(a) She feels shame from the story
(b) Her father destroys it
(c) Her mother chaperones her as she reads it
(d) She reads it and enjoys it

2. What does Amir hide under Hassan's mattress?
(a) Watch.
(b) The biography of Adolf Hitler.
(c) Money and the watch.
(d) Money.

3. What does Assef do before he leaves in Chapter 5?
(a) Threatens to hurt Hassan later.
(b) Throws a rock at Amir.
(c) Hits Amir.
(d) Uses a slingshot to hit Hassan.

4. In what year does Chapter 10 occur?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1975.
(c) 1981.
(d) 2001.

5. Who narrates this story?
(a) Hassan.
(b) Baba.
(c) Amir.
(d) Rahim Kahn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a nickname for Baba?

2. What color is the kite that places second in the tournament?

3. A call from _________ leads Amir to consider visiting his homeland of Afghanistan.

4. Which of the following does Amir use to taunt and tease Hassan?

5. Which season is beginning in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how theft is the only true sin to Baba.

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

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

4. Judge Amir's ability to write, using examples from Chapter 2.

5. Describe what leads the past being brought to the front of Amir's mind in Chapter 1.

6. How does Amir come to realize that Hassan will always be a servant and live in a mud hut?

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

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

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

10. What happens to lessen some of the joy Amir feels upon his high school graduation?

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