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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 does Amir seek out during the toughest parts of his life?
(a) Religion.
(b) Baba.
(c) Hassan.
(d) His family.

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

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

4. When does the plastic surgeon fix Hassan's cleft palate?
(a) After his 12th birthday.
(b) When he is hurt by the hunters.
(c) Before the shooting.
(d) After Assef threatens him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following pieces of information was not found in Chapter 4?

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

3. Who offers support for future writing to Amir?

4. Which of the following can be used to describe how Amir is happy for the attack because it lead his father to give him a hug?

5. Who rules the country in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do you believe Baba refuses medical treatment?

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

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

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

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

8. Explain why Amir may have difficulties accepting people who are not able to show success.

9. How does the novel, The Kite Runner, open?

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

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