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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) It takes them all the way to Pakistan.
(b) The Russians stop it.
(c) It breaks down.
(d) It never leaves Kabul.

2. Why is Amir nervous in Chapter 7?
(a) Because of Baba.
(b) Because of Hassan's dream.
(c) Because of Assef.
(d) Because of the kite tournament.

3. Who rules the country in Chapter 2?
(a) Amir.
(b) Hazara.
(c) Pashtuns.
(d) Baba.

4. Which of the following does Ali use to reassure the boys after the shooting in Chapter 5?
(a) That their heritage will protect them from any danger.
(b) That they are protected by Baba.
(c) That Ali will protect them.
(d) That it is only duck hunters.

5. Which of the following is not a memory Amir has of Hassan by Chapter 4?
(a) Going to the cinema.
(b) Visiting nomads.
(c) Sitting under a pomegranate tree.
(d) Fighting a bear.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Baba was close to who during his childhood?

3. Due to which of the following can Amir's inability to tolerate mediocrity be contributed?

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

5. In Chapter 2, Baba tells his friend Rahim Kahn of his fear that Amir will grow up to be what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Kamal's father commit suicide?

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

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