The Kite Runner, Ch. 10-13

Who is occupying Afghanistan from chapter 10 on?

• United States

• Russians/Soviet Union

• The Taliban

• Pakistan

Why are Baba and Amir able to sneak out of Afghanistan?

• Baba has government connections.

• Baba has money and can afford the price.

• Pashtuns are allowed to leave Afghanistan.

• Baba works as a people smuggler.

Where are Baba and Amir escaping to for safety in chapter 10?

• Pakistan

• United States

• England

• Iran

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the Russian soldier's "price for letting [them] pass?"

• He wants a "moment" with a woman in the truck.

• He wants more money.

• He wants to kill one of them.

• All of these

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who says, "War doesn't negate decency. It demands it, even more than in times of peace"?

• The Russian soldier

• Amir

• Karim

• Baba

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the scene with the Russian soldiers, what is the most important difference to we see between Baba and Amir?

• Physical strength

• The willingness to speak up and die for what's right

• Age

• Understanding of the world

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who does Amir see in the basement?

• Hassan

• Assef

• Kamal (Assef's friend)

• Sanaubar

Toor is unable to fix the truck. What is the solution to get the people to Pakistan?

• To go on a bus

• To go inside a fuel truck

• To take dozens of taxis

• To walk

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Kamal die?

• From the fumes in the truck

• From dehydration

• From starvation

• All of these

Baba gets a job at a gas station in America. How often does he work?

• He works on call and on weekends.

• He works 12 hour shifts 6 days a week.

• He works 40 hours a week.

• He works the night shift.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2