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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn Chapter 1, Amir briefly says where he is the day of the event that made him who he is today. Where was he when this event occurred?on top of a roof, flying a kiteat a crowed market placein his father's studybehind a wall looking in an alley
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat advice does Rahim Kahn tell Amir that is also a theme in the novel?There is a way to be good againChange is inevitableLife happens; get over itFor you, a thousand times over
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Hassan never do to Amir?He never denies him anythingHe never listens to his storiesHe never respects AmirHe never respects Baba
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is it that Amir and Hassan DO NOT have in common?
They enjoy stories (particularly the one about Rostam and Sohrab)
the same ethnicity (culture group religion)
the same nationality (place of birth)
the same nurse mother
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Baba refuse to do despite being asked by Amir?To teach Amir to play sports.To read Amir's story.To spend time with him and Hassan.To officially adopt Hassan.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT true about Assef?He has a sling shot.He's fascinated with Hitler.He's a Pashtun.He had a reputation for savagery.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho is the narrator of the story?AliHassanAmirAssef
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe main ethnic conflict is between thePashtuns and HindusAmerica and IranMuslims and HazarasHazaras and Pashtuns
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Amir often jealous?Ali does not spend enough time with him.Rahim Khan has his own son.Baba is cold to Amir but nice to Hassan.Amir is never jealous.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy doesn't Amir have a mother?She died giving birth to him.She was murdered by a soldier.She ran off with another man.Baba threw her out.
- 11. Multiple Choice
When does most of the action in the first 9 chapters of the story take place?
The 2000s
The 1760s
The 1990s
The 1970s
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a reason why Hassan is bullied?His mother is dead.He has a cleft lip.He is a Hazara.He is a Shi'a.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho is Assef?Amir's teachera doctorHassan's frienda sociopath
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Amir read out loud to Hassan?Hassan has weak eyes.Ali pays him to do this.Hassan is illiterate.Amir needs the practice.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Who speaks the following line:
"A boy who won't stand up for himself becomes a man who can't stand up to anything."
Rahim Khan
Baba
Assef
Amir
- 16. Multiple Choice
Fill in the blank for the following quote from Baba:
"There is only one sin. That sin is _________________"
Abuse
Theft
Cheating
Adultery
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWho writes Amir a letter complimenting him on his story, concluding with "Bravo".Rahim KhanBabaHassanAssef
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWho does Assef idolize?Osama Bin LadenAdolf HitlerJoseph StalinBarry Manilow
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Baba's gift to Hassan for his birthday?A new bikeA leatherbound journalA new slingshotSurgery to repair his cleft lip
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich literary device is Khaled Hosseini using in the final lines of Chapter 5 (below)?
"The swelling subsided, and the wound healed with time. Soon, it was just a pink jagged line running up from his lip. By the following winter, it was only a faint scar. Which was ironic. Because that was the winter that Hassan stopped smiling."MetaphorCharacterizationForeshadowingPersonification - 21. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Amir so desperately want to win this year's kite tournament?To get revenge against AssefTo impress Rahim KhanTo earn Baba's pride and affectionAll of the above
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Baba´s socio-economic situation?Wealthy BusinessmenPoor servantsRoyaltyMiddle-Class
- 23. Multiple ChoiceAmir´s first word was ¨Baba¨; what was
Hassan´s?AliBabaSanaubarAmir - 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich animal did Baba supposedly wrestle?LionTigerBearWolf
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is one thing Amir feels towards Hassan?
Jealous of him
Looks Up to him
Hates him
Feels sorry for him
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Baba act the way he does towards Amir?Amir disrespects himAmir "stole" his wife giving birth to himAmir asks to many questionsAmir has a cleft lip
- 27. Multiple Choice
In chapter 7, Hassan tells Amir he had a dream about what?
Amir winning the kite tournament
Drowning
A monster in the lake
His mother
- 28. Multiple Choice
After reading chapter 7, what can the reader infer about Hassan's dream?
It was meaningless.
Amir is a hero.
Hassan is afraid of water.
Amir was the "monster."
- 29. Multiple Choice
What is the "look of the lamb" that Amir sees in Hassan's eyes during his assault?
The look of acceptance and giving up.
Vengeance
Determination
Hatred and contempt.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Why did Amir really run instead of helping Hassan?
He was afraid.
He did not want to be attacked by Assef.
He viewed Hassan as the price to pay for Baba's affection. He wanted the kite to impress his father.
He felt guilty.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Despite finally spending time with his father, how does Amir feel during the trip to Jalalabad?
Depressed
Happy
Empty and Ashamed
Angry at his father
- 32. Multiple Choice
Amir taunts and hits Hassan because...
He is angry at Hassan for not confronting him.
He thinks his guilt will start to dissipate if Hassan hits him.
Baba likes Hassan more than he likes Amir.
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