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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. When does Hassan stop smiling?

2. What does Hassan do during the kite tournament?

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

4. Where do Amir and Baba finally settle down in Chapter 11?

5. Which of the following is not a memory Amir has of Hassan by Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How do you think Amir feels when Hassan defends him from Assef with the slingshot?

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

8. Why does Kamal's father commit suicide?

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

10. Support Amir's decision to hide his love of books and poetry.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story, Amir felt as if he was letting his father down by becoming a writer and being weak because of it. Are there certain professions which make a person weak? Justify your answer.

Remember to:

• Decide if a profession can make a person weak.

• Justify your answer

Essay Topic 2

Religion was an underlying theme interwoven throughout this book. Describe in detail what effect his religious beliefs had on Amir using at least five examples from the story. Then compare Amir's views and beliefs as related to religion to that of another character in the story, using specific examples from the book.

Remember to:

• Describe the effect of religion on Amir

• Compare Amir's beliefs about religion to another character in the story

• Use examples from the text to support your statements

Essay Topic 3

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

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