The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

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1 Test Preparation The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Your Complete Test Preparation Guide (For Grades 7-12) Multiple Choice Questions, Short Essay & Essay Questions, Mid-Book & Final Test Multiple Choice Questions The Multiple Choice Questions in this Test Preparation Guide will test a student's understanding of The Kite Runner. The questions are broken out into sections, so they focus on specific chapters within The Kite Runner. This allows you to test and review the book as you proceed through the unit. Short Essay Questions The Short Essay Questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of The Kite Runner by describing what they have read, rather than just recalling it. The short essay questions evaluate not only whether students have read the material, but also how well they understand and can apply it. They require more thought than a multiple choice question, but are shorter than the essay questions. Essay Questions Students should have a full understanding of the unit material in order to answer these questions. They often include multiple parts of the work and ask for a thorough analysis of the overall text. These essays are designed to challenge a student's understanding of the broad points in a work, interactions among the characters, and main points and themes of the text. Mid-Book Test (Easy, Medium and Hard) Final Test (Easy, Medium and Hard) Answer Keys 2014 BookRags, Inc.

2 Multiple Choice 1. In which year does this novel begin? (a) (b) (c) (d) Who is the protagonist of this novel? (a) Baba. (b) Hassan. (c) Rahim Kahn. (d) Amir. 3. A call from leads Amir to consider visiting his homeland of Afghanistan. (a) Rahim Kahn. (b) Hassan. (c) Baba. (d) Ali. 4. Which specific event in Chapter 1 leads Amir to think about his childhood? (a) His child building a kite. (b) The call from Rahim Kahn. (c) Kites flying in Golden Gate Park. (d) A visit from his friend Rahim Kahn. 5. Where does Amir live in Chapter 1? (a) Afghanistan. (b) San Francisco. (c) San Diego. (d) Pakistan. 6. At what age did Amir indicate he came of age? (a) 12. (b) 16. (c) 18. (d) 11. 1

3 7. In what year did Amir come of age? (a) (b) (c) (d) Who narrates this story? (a) Hassan. (b) Amir. (c) Baba. (d) Rahim Kahn. 9. Where did Amir live when he came of age? (a) Pakistan. (b) San Francisco. (c) America. (d) Afghanstan. 10. How did Rahim Kahn know Amir? (a) He was his father's friend. (b) He was Amir's father. (c) He was a long time friend of Amir. (d) He was the father of Amir's friend. 11. Where does Rahim Kahn want Amir to go in Chapter 1? (a) San Francisco. (b) Golden Gate Park. (c) Pakistan. (d) Afghanistan. 12. Seeing the kites flying in Chapter 1 leads Amir to think back to his childhood. This literary technique is known as a... (a) Autobiography. (b) First Person. (c) Flashback. (d) Third Person. 13. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Amir has a what? (a) Reminder to call his father. (b) Desire to fly a kite. (c) Flashback to his childhood. (d) Desire to return to Afghanistan. 2

4 14. Whom of the following was Amir's childhood friend and servant? (a) Rahim Kahn. (b) Ali. (c) Baba. (d) Hassan. 15. Where did Hassan live when Amir was a child? (a) In a mud hut at the back of the property. (b) In San Francisco. (c) In Amir's estate. (d) With Baba. 16. Which of the following is not a difference between Amir and Hassan? (a) Race. (b) Religion. (c) Culture. (d) Class. 17. Amir does not use which of the following phrases to describe Hassan? (a) China doll face. (b) Harelip. (c) Slight boy. (d) Deformed. 18. Which of the following best describes the unusual kinship between Amir and Hassan? (a) Servant to master. (b) Nursed from the same woman. (c) Harelips. (d) Immoral women. 19. Why did Sanaubar leave? (a) Because Hassan was deformed. (b) She was immoral. (c) She died in childbirth. (d) She was very religious. 20. Who rules the country in Chapter 2? (a) Amir. (b) Baba. (c) Pashtuns. (d) Hazara. 3

5 21. How does Amir comfort Hassan when the soldiers make fun of his mother? (a) He calls them liars. (b) He tells him they are speaking of another woman. (c) He fights for Hassan. (d) He slingshots rocks at them. 22. Hassan's deformity gives the impression that he is doing what? (a) Always smiling. (b) Unlovable. (c) Depressed. (d) Being sneaky. 23. Hassan is a what? (a) Hazara. (b) Sunni Muslim. (c) American. (d) Pashtun. 24. Where does Amir learn some of the true history of the Hazara people? (a) An old history book. (b) Hassan. (c) His teacher. (d) Baba. 25. Who, was it rumored, wrestled a bear in his youth? (a) Baba. (b) Hassan. (c) Amir. (d) Ali. 26. Why does Amir believe that the bear wrestling story was true? (a) Afghans do not tell tall tales. (b) He heard it in school. (c) He saw it happen. (d) Baba has scars from it. 27. Which of the following is a nickname for Baba? (a) Rahim Kahn. (b) Bear Wrestler. (c) Mr. Success. (d) Mr. Hurricane. 4

6 Multiple Choice Key 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. D 8. B 9. D 10. A 11. D 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. A 16. A 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. C 41. D 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. A 46. A 47. D 48. D 49. C 50. D 51. D 52. D 53. D 54. D 55. B 56. A 57. A 58. A 59. C 60. B 81. B 82. A 83. A 84. B 85. D 86. B 87. D 88. C 89. C 90. B 91. A 92. D 93. A 94. B 95. D 96. B 97. B 98. D 99. D 100. A 121. A 122. B 123. A 124. D 125. B 126. A 127. C 128. D 129. D 130. A 131. D 132. C 133. B 134. B 135. A 136. A 137. B 138. A 139. A 140. C 161. D 162. C 163. A 164. B 165. C 166. A 167. B 168. C 169. D 170. C 171. A 172. A 173. B 174. B 175. C 176. A 177. D 178. D 179. A 180. A 21. B 22. A 23. A 24. A 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. D 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. A 37. A 38. C 39. C 40. D 61. A 62. C 63. D 64. C 65. C 66. A 67. D 68. C 69. B 70. C 71. D 72. A 73. D 74. A 75. C 76. B 77. B 78. B 79. B 80. B 101. D 102. B 103. D 104. C 105. C 106. B 107. C 108. A 109. A 110. B 111. C 112. C 113. D 114. C 115. B 116. B 117. C 118. C 119. D 120. C 141. A 142. B 143. B 144. D 145. C 146. D 147. C 148. D 149. C 150. C 151. B 152. A 153. B 154. C 155. A 156. A 157. A 158. D 159. D 160. A 27

7 Short Answer Questions 1. In which year does this novel begin? 2. Who is the protagonist of this novel? 3. A call from leads Amir to consider visiting his homeland of Afghanistan. 4. Which specific event in Chapter 1 leads Amir to think about his childhood? 5. Where does Amir live in Chapter 1? 6. At what age did Amir indicate he came of age? 7. In what year did Amir come of age? 28

8 8. Who narrates this story? 9. Where did Amir live when he came of age? 10. How did Rahim Kahn know Amir? 11. Where does Rahim Kahn want Amir to go in Chapter 1? 12. Seeing the kites flying in Chapter 1 leads Amir to think back to his childhood. This literary technique is known as a At the beginning of Chapter 2, Amir has a what? 14. Whom of the following was Amir's childhood friend and servant? 29

9 15. Where did Hassan live when Amir was a child? 16. Which of the following is not a difference between Amir and Hassan? 17. Amir does not use which of the following phrases to describe Hassan? 18. Which of the following best describes the unusual kinship between Amir and Hassan? 19. Why did Sanaubar leave? 20. Who rules the country in Chapter 2? 21. How does Amir comfort Hassan when the soldiers make fun of his mother? 30

10 Short Answer Questions Key 1. In which year does this novel begin? Who is the protagonist of this novel? Amir. 3. A call from leads Amir to consider visiting his homeland of Afghanistan. Rahim Kahn. 4. Which specific event in Chapter 1 leads Amir to think about his childhood? Kites flying in Golden Gate Park. 5. Where does Amir live in Chapter 1? San Francisco. 6. At what age did Amir indicate he came of age? In what year did Amir come of age?

11 8. Who narrates this story? Amir. 9. Where did Amir live when he came of age? Afghanstan. 10. How did Rahim Kahn know Amir? He was his father's friend. 11. Where does Rahim Kahn want Amir to go in Chapter 1? Afghanistan. 12. Seeing the kites flying in Chapter 1 leads Amir to think back to his childhood. This literary technique is known as a... Flashback. 13. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Amir has a what? Flashback to his childhood. 14. Whom of the following was Amir's childhood friend and servant? Hassan. 55

12 15. Where did Hassan live when Amir was a child? In a mud hut at the back of the property. 16. Which of the following is not a difference between Amir and Hassan? Race. 17. Amir does not use which of the following phrases to describe Hassan? Deformed. 18. Which of the following best describes the unusual kinship between Amir and Hassan? Nursed from the same woman. 19. Why did Sanaubar leave? Because Hassan was deformed. 20. Who rules the country in Chapter 2? Pashtuns. 21. How does Amir comfort Hassan when the soldiers make fun of his mother? He tells him they are speaking of another woman. 56

13 Short Essay Questions 1. How does the novel, The Kite Runner, open? 2. Explain what the sight of kites flying in the park in Chapter 1 does to Amir. 3. Describe what leads the past being brought to the front of Amir's mind in Chapter When and where did Amir come of age? 5. Explain why you think Hassan never tattles on Amir when caught doing inappropriate things. 6. Judge Amir's ability to write, using examples from Chapter 2. 80

14 7. Recall and describe an incidence where Amir demonstrates true caring for Hassan. 8. What are some differences between Amir and Hassan? 9. Explain why Amir may have difficulties accepting people who are not able to show success. 10. Describe an example which would support the description of Baba as a gruff man. 11. Explain how theft is the only true sin to Baba. 12. Support Amir's decision to hide his love of books and poetry. 13. Discuss why you believe Amir enjoys taunting Hassan when they are young. 81

15 Short Essay Questions Key 1. How does the novel, The Kite Runner, open? The Kite Runner opens in the year 2001 with the main character, Amir, living in San Francisco, California. 2. Explain what the sight of kites flying in the park in Chapter 1 does to Amir. Seeing the kites flying in Golden Gate Park leads Amir to think back to his childhood in Afghanistan. 3. Describe what leads the past being brought to the front of Amir's mind in Chapter 1. The past is brought to the forefront of Amir's mind by a phone call from a friend of his father's named Rahim Kahn. 4. When and where did Amir come of age? According to the novel, Amir came of age in 1975, when he was twelve years old in Afghanistan. 5. Explain why you think Hassan never tattles on Amir when caught doing inappropriate things. Hassan feels a kinship and loyalty to Amir. This kinship leads him to respect and enjoy the companionship enough to to not tell others the inappropriate things Amir might do. 6. Judge Amir's ability to write, using examples from Chapter 2. Amir obviously is a gifted story teller as evidenced in his ability to describe people and his surroundings throughout Chapter 2. He describes Hassan with words the reader can 89

16 Essay Topics Essay Topic 1 Religion was an underlying theme interwoven throughout this book. Describe in detail what effect his religious beliefs had on Amir using at least five examples from the story. Then compare Amir's views and beliefs as related to religion to that of another character in the story, using specific examples from the book. Remember to: * Describe the effect of religion on Amir * Compare Amir's beliefs about religion to another character in the story * Use examples from the text to support your statements Essay Topic 2 Write an essay describing the changes Amir went through throughout the book using specific examples from the text. Compare his changes to your own personal changes in opinion on this region and the reign of the Taliban. Remember to: * Describe Amir's changes * Use examples from the text * Describe your changes in opinions about Afghanistan and the culture of its people Essay Topic 3 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 100

17 One Week Quiz A Name: Period: This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19. Multiple Choice Questions 1. When does Baba die? (a) At Amir and Soraya's wedding. (b) When Amir and Soraya start college. (c) About a month after Amir and Soraya's wedding. (d) About a month before Amir and Soraya's wedding. 2. What color is the kite that places second in the tournament? (a) Green. (b) Purple. (c) Red. (d) Blue. 3. In what disguise does Amir travel to Afghanistan in Chapter 19? (a) Traditional Muslim dress. (b) He wears no disguise. (c) An American business man. (d) A fake beard alone. 4. What does Hassan dream of before the kite tournament? (a) A monster in the lake. (b) A monster in the sky. (c) A victory in the tournament. (d) His own death. 5. Why is Baba's speech at Amir's engagement party not more impressive? (a) The General stops him. (b) He does not want to make a speech. (c) He is too ill and short of breath. (d) He is not happy about the engagement. 106

18 Short Answer Questions 1. What does Farid leave under a mattress in Farid's home? 2. Who throws the engagement party for Amir and Soraya? 3. Why is Amir nervous in Chapter 7? 4. Why does Farid assume Amir has come to Afghanistan in Chapter 19? 5. Who pays for Amir and Soraya's wedding? 107

19 Multiple Choice Questions Key 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. C Short Answer Questions Key 1. What does Farid leave under a mattress in Farid's home? Some money. 2. Who throws the engagement party for Amir and Soraya? The General. 3. Why is Amir nervous in Chapter 7? Because of the kite tournament. 4. Why does Farid assume Amir has come to Afghanistan in Chapter 19? To sell family property and take the money back with him to America. 5. Who pays for Amir and Soraya's wedding? Baba uses his life savings. 108