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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 truck taking Baba, Amir, and other refugees to Pakistan?
(a) The Russians stop it.
(b) It takes them all the way to Pakistan.
(c) It breaks down.
(d) It never leaves Kabul.

2. Who protects Amir with his slingshot?
(a) Hassan.
(b) Ali.
(c) Rahim Kahn.
(d) Baba.

3. Baba feels proud of Amir for winning the kite tournament; how does this make Amir feel?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Joyless.
(c) Angry.
(d) Happy.

4. Amir does not use which of the following phrases to describe Hassan?
(a) China doll face.
(b) Harelip.
(c) Deformed.
(d) Slight boy.

5. Who misses Afghanistan the most in Chapter 11?
(a) Soraya.
(b) Amir.
(c) Baba.
(d) General Taheri.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Baba do for Amir's 13th birthday?

2. How did Baba's father die?

3. What present does Assef give to Amir for his 13th birthday?

4. What does Baba do when Ali and Hassan prepare to leave in Chapter 9?

5. Who points out a plot hole in Amir's first short story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some differences between Amir and Hassan?

2. Compare Hassan and Amir's relationship to that of their fathers.

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

4. When and where did Amir come of age?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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