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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. Seeing the kites flying in Chapter 1 leads Amir to think back to his childhood. This literary technique is known as a . . .

2. Who gives Amir an illustrated copy of the legends Amir reads to Hassan?

3. When does the plastic surgeon fix Hassan's cleft palate?

4. Which of the following is Amir's greatest fear as a child?

5. A call from _________ leads Amir to consider visiting his homeland of Afghanistan.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who wins the kite tournament?

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

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

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

10. Why does Kamal's father commit suicide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In this story, Amir often feels guilt and deals with it inappropriately. Describe how Amir both feels guilt and how he deals with it. Describe a time where you felt guilty and how you dealt with it. As you reflect on how you handled it, determine whether it was appropriate or inappropriate. Justify your decision.

Remember to:

• Describe Amir's feelings of guilt

• Describe how Amir deals with his guilt

• Describe a time you felt guilty and how you handled it

• Determine if it was appropriate or inappropriate

• Justify your decision

Essay Topic 2

Every year, many teens attempt suicide. Explain what drove Sohrab to attempt suicide in the story and what might drive a teen in America to do the same thing.

Remember to:

• Explain what drove Sohrab to attempt suicide

• Explain why a modern American teen might attempt suicide

Essay Topic 3

If Amir had the power to travel back in time and change one choice that he made, which event do you believe he would change and why would he choose to change it?

Remember to:

• Describe which event he would change

• Describe why he would choose that event

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