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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. Who narrates this story?

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

3. What does Baba do when Ali and Hassan prepare to leave in Chapter 9?

4. Where does Amir learn some of the true history of the Hazara people?

5. Which of the following does Amir not wish from his father in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some differences between Amir and Hassan?

3. Why do you think Baba does not describe Ali as his friend?

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

5. Judge Amir's ability to write, using examples from Chapter 2.

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

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

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

9. When and where did Amir come of age?

10. Why does Kamal's father commit suicide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Was Amir a good man? Support your position with specific examples from the text.

Remember to:

• Describe whether or not Amir was a good man

• Use supporting details from the text to support your opinion

Essay Topic 3

In this story, Hassan had a physical deformity: a cleft palate. Explain how the deformity affected Hassan in the story. Then, imagine you had some form of physical deformity. How might your life be different? How might it be the same? To what level would you allow the deformity to affect your life? How might others react to your deformity?

Remember to:

• Explain the effects of Hassan's deformity

• Write about your own imagined physical deformity

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