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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 protects Amir with his slingshot?

2. What does Assef do before he leaves in Chapter 5?

3. What gift does Baba give Amir for his graduation from high school?

4. Where does Amir live in Chapter 1?

5. In which year does this novel begin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Kamal's father commit suicide?

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

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

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

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

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

Write a comparison essay comparing Kabul from Amir's childhood to the Kabul he returned to as an adult. Be sure to include specific examples from the text.

Remember to:

• Compare Kabul from the past with the present

• Use specific examples from the text

Essay Topic 3

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

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