Kite Runner Ch. 9-15 test/ grammar
In Chapter Nine, Amir receives which two birthday gifts from Baba? correct answers A
bike & a watch
When Amir says, "One of us has to go," what is he referring to? correct answers He is
referring to the fact that Hassan or him have to leave the house, he doesn't want to see
him every day because he cannot live with the fact that he did not do anything.
What does Amir do to Hassan in order for "one of [them]" to "go"? correct answers In
order for one of them to leave Amir makes it seem Hassan stole the money and the
other gifts. He places them under his mattress in the hut.
What birthday gift does Hassan give Amir? correct answers He gives Amir a book
(novel Shahnamah) that he already has although this one is brand new and the images
are hand drawn and it is one of Amir's favorite story's.
What does Baba say after he learns of Hassan's theft? correct answers Baba tells him
that he forgives him.
In Chapter Ten where are Baba and Amir going? correct answers Jalalabdad
In Chapter Ten how old is Amir? correct answers He is eighteen
Where do Amir and Baba stay while the truck is being fixed? correct answers They stay
in a basement with about 30 other people.
What does Kamal's father do when his son dies? correct answers He takes Karims
gun, puts it in his mouth and kills himself
Baba stands up to the Russian soldier while he and Amir are on their way to Jalalabad.
How does this scene contrast with Amir and Hassan when Assef violates Hassan?
correct answers Baba stands up for other people even though there will be
consequences because the Russian solider couldn't have shot him but to Amir's father it
didn't matter. In the eyes of Amir he is a hero. Although Amir did not speak or do
anything concerning what happened to Hassan because he was scared of Assef and
his reaction.
What point do you think Amir is making about his father when he points out, "Karim
collapsed on the floor and rolled around fighting for air when Baba finally let go. The
room fell silent. Less than two hours ago, Baba had volunteered to take a bullet for the
honor of a woman he didn't even know. Now he'd almost choked a man to death, would
have done it cheerfully if not for the pleas of that same woman"? correct answers Amir
wants to prove that his father is not scared of anything and he will do what he believes
In Chapter Nine, Amir receives which two birthday gifts from Baba? correct answers A
bike & a watch
When Amir says, "One of us has to go," what is he referring to? correct answers He is
referring to the fact that Hassan or him have to leave the house, he doesn't want to see
him every day because he cannot live with the fact that he did not do anything.
What does Amir do to Hassan in order for "one of [them]" to "go"? correct answers In
order for one of them to leave Amir makes it seem Hassan stole the money and the
other gifts. He places them under his mattress in the hut.
What birthday gift does Hassan give Amir? correct answers He gives Amir a book
(novel Shahnamah) that he already has although this one is brand new and the images
are hand drawn and it is one of Amir's favorite story's.
What does Baba say after he learns of Hassan's theft? correct answers Baba tells him
that he forgives him.
In Chapter Ten where are Baba and Amir going? correct answers Jalalabdad
In Chapter Ten how old is Amir? correct answers He is eighteen
Where do Amir and Baba stay while the truck is being fixed? correct answers They stay
in a basement with about 30 other people.
What does Kamal's father do when his son dies? correct answers He takes Karims
gun, puts it in his mouth and kills himself
Baba stands up to the Russian soldier while he and Amir are on their way to Jalalabad.
How does this scene contrast with Amir and Hassan when Assef violates Hassan?
correct answers Baba stands up for other people even though there will be
consequences because the Russian solider couldn't have shot him but to Amir's father it
didn't matter. In the eyes of Amir he is a hero. Although Amir did not speak or do
anything concerning what happened to Hassan because he was scared of Assef and
his reaction.
What point do you think Amir is making about his father when he points out, "Karim
collapsed on the floor and rolled around fighting for air when Baba finally let go. The
room fell silent. Less than two hours ago, Baba had volunteered to take a bullet for the
honor of a woman he didn't even know. Now he'd almost choked a man to death, would
have done it cheerfully if not for the pleas of that same woman"? correct answers Amir
wants to prove that his father is not scared of anything and he will do what he believes
