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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 is invading Afghanistan in Chapter 10?

2. How long does it take Amir to work up the courage to discuss a book he saw Soraya reading with her?

3. Where did Hassan live when Amir was a child?

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

5. In what year does Chapter 10 occur?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Kamal's father commit suicide?

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

6. Describe an example of a difference between Amir and Soraya.

7. Discuss why you believe Amir enjoys taunting Hassan when they are young.

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

9. When and where did Amir come of age?

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

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

Choose two characters from this book. Write an essay comparing and contrasting the two characters using specific examples from the story.

Remember to:

• Choose two characters

• Compare the two characters

• Contrast the two characters

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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