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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 illness does Baba have in Chapter 12?
(a) Asthma.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Brain tumor.
(d) Lung cancer.

2. Why is Amir glad for the attack in Chapter 5?
(a) He receives a hug from Baba.
(b) The violence is over.
(c) He receives a hug from Ali.
(d) He and Hassan escape the violence.

3. Where does Amir live in Chapter 1?
(a) San Diego.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Pakistan.

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

5. Baba was close to who during his childhood?
(a) Ali.
(b) Amir.
(c) Hassan.
(d) Rahim Kahn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Amir determined to win in Chapter 6?

2. Where did Amir live when he came of age?

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

4. Who protects Amir with his slingshot?

5. What does Assef do before he leaves in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. When and where did Amir come of age?

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

3. What are some differences between Amir and Hassan?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Baba guess that Amir has romantic feelings for Soraya?

9. Of the two characters Hassan and Amir, which acts in the more responsible manner? Describe an incidence from Chapter 9 to support your answer.

10. Why do you believe Baba refuses medical treatment?

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