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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. Which of the following was Baba's father's job?

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

3. Who, was it rumored, wrestled a bear in his youth?

4. Who narrates this story?

5. Where did Amir live when he came of age?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kamal's father commit suicide?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How do Hassan and Amir react after the shooting in Chapter 5?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kinship is an important aspect of this book. Describe the various components of kinship throughout the book, using examples from the text. Describe your own views of kinship and how it may vary from that the author describes.

Remember to:

• Describe the components of kinship used by the author

• Use examples from the text

• Describe your own views of kinship

• Describe how it varies or is the same as that of the author

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

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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