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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. Which of the following is the only thing Baba considers a sin?

2. What happens to the popular singer who sang at Amir's party?

3. What does Baba do when Ali and Hassan prepare to leave in Chapter 9?

4. What color is the kite that places second in the tournament?

5. What two gifts does Baba give Amir for his 13th birthday?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Kamal's father commit suicide?

7. How do you believe Amir felt having Hassan point out the plot hole in his first short story?

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

9. Why does Amir hide some of the presents from his birthday under Hassan's mattress?

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

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

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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