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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. How does Baba react after Hassan's confession is made in Chapter 9?

2. Unusual for Baba, he demonstrates an open-minded opinion of which of the following in Chapter 11?

3. Which of the following is not a difference between Amir and Hassan?

4. Why did Baba's father take home Ali?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. When and where did Amir come of age?

9. Who wins the kite tournament?

10. What is one of the few activities that both Amir and Baba share as children?

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

Every year, many teens attempt suicide. Explain what drove Sohrab to attempt suicide in the story and what might drive a teen in America to do the same thing.

Remember to:

• Explain what drove Sohrab to attempt suicide

• Explain why a modern American teen might attempt suicide

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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