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The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
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Chapters Six and Seven Quiz
1
of 5
Why is winter the best time of the year for Afghan boys?
Blizzards move in and it is skiing season.
Teachers are on break and it is falconry season.
Schools are closed and it is kite-flying season.
The sun sets very late and it is buzkashi season.
2
of 5
Who is the best kite runner in Kabul?
Hassan
Amir
Wali
Kamal
3
of 5
Why does Amir want to win the tournament so badly?
He wants to humiliate Assef.
He hopes to earn the prize money.
He believes it will make Hassan feel included.
He thinks it will earn his father's approval.
4
of 5
How does Hassan reply when Assef tells him Amir would not be loyal to him?
He doesn't care about Amir.
He and Amir are friends.
Amir will avenge him.
Amir has already proven his loyalty.
5
of 5
What does Amir do when he sees Hassan about to be raped?
Starts crying
Calls his father
Runs away
Fires his slingshot
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