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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age did Amir indicate he came of age?

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

3. How do Baba and Amir earn extra money on the weekends while living in America?

4. Which of the following is not of the same ethnicity as Amir?

5. How many kites are in the tournament?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in Jalalabad after the truck breaks down?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who wins the kite tournament?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Based on the information throughout this book, what do you think was the major cause for the Taliban coming into power? Support your answer with information from the text.

Remember to:

• Determine the major cause for the Taliban coming into power

• Support your answer with information from the text

Essay Topic 2

The author used the writing technique of flashbacks throughout this book. Was this an effective writing technique? Why or why not?

Remember to:

• Describe whether or not the use of flashbacks was an effective writing technique

• Detail why or why not

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the changes Amir went through throughout the book using specific examples from the text. Compare his changes to your own personal changes in opinion on this region and the reign of the Taliban.

Remember to:

• Describe Amir's changes

• Use examples from the text

• Describe your changes in opinions about Afghanistan and the culture of its people

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