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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. What protects Amir from Assef's taunts?

2. Due to which of the following can Amir's inability to tolerate mediocrity be contributed?

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

4. Whom of the following was Amir's childhood friend and servant?

5. Which of the following is a nickname for Baba?

Short Essay Questions

1. What in Chapter 8 causes Amir and Baba's relationship to fade?

2. Why do you believe Baba refuses medical treatment?

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

4. Explain what the sight of kites flying in the park in Chapter 1 does to Amir.

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

6. Who wins the kite tournament?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of the book, Amir appeared weak, but by the end of the book he seemed much stronger and even brave. Explain how this change occurred using supporting details from the text. Compare the changes Amir makes to your own life. Have you become stronger? In what way?

Remember to:

• Describe Amir's changes

• Use supporting details from the text

• Describe changes in your own life in a similar manner to Amirs

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

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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