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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. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Amir has a what?

2. Baba was close to who during his childhood?

3. What does Hassan dream of before the kite tournament?

4. Which of the following does Ali use to reassure the boys after the shooting in Chapter 5?

5. Which of the following does Baba never miss?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Judge Amir's ability to write, using examples from Chapter 2.

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

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

9. Why does Kamal's father commit suicide?

10. Who wins the kite tournament?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Taliban, as described in this book, violated numerous human rights. Describe how basic human rights were violated using supporting details from the text. Identify, what in your opinion, should be basic human rights.

Remember to:

• Describe basic human rights that were violated by the Taliban

• Use supporting details from the text

• Identify what should be basic human rights

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the universal ethical code pertaining to personal gain at the expense of others is utilized throughout this book. Use specific examples from the text to support your description.

Remember to:

• Describe how one rarely gets satisfaction at the expense of others

• Use specific examples from the text

Essay Topic 3

In the story, Amir felt as if he was letting his father down by becoming a writer and being weak because of it. Are there certain professions which make a person weak? Justify your answer.

Remember to:

• Decide if a profession can make a person weak.

• Justify your answer

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