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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. Why is Amir glad for the attack in Chapter 5?

2. Amir does not use which of the following phrases to describe Hassan?

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

4. Who protects Amir with his slingshot?

5. What does Assef taunt Hassan about in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Amir may have difficulties accepting people who are not able to show success.

2. Why is it odd that Hassan smiles more when he has the cleft palate than after it is fixed?

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

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

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

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

7. Who wins the kite tournament?

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

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

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

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

Irony was used frequently throughout The Kite Runner. Describe at least four ironies the author describes in the text and what makes them ironic.

Remember to:

• Describe at least four instances of irony from the text

• Describe why they are ironic

Essay Topic 3

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

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