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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. Hassan's deformity gives the impression that he is doing what?

2. Where does Amir live in Chapter 1?

3. What happens to the story Amir gives to Soraya to read?

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

5. Baba considers both murder and theft to be which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. When and where did Amir come of age?

2. Why do you believe Baba refuses medical treatment?

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

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

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

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

7. Recall and describe an incidence where Amir demonstrates true caring for Hassan.

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

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

10. What happens in Jalalabad after the truck breaks down?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amir's mother died shortly after his birth. Describe how his life might have been different had his mother survived.

Remember to:

• Describe how Amir's life might have been different had his mother survived

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

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

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