Kite Runner Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "trepidation" as used in "The Kite Runner"?

• Excitement

• Fear

• Joy

• Anger

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Match the word "impeccable" with its correct definition.

• Flawless

• Unreliable

• Ordinary

• Unpredictable

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word from "The Kite Runner" means "a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules"?

• Pedant

• Maverick

• Philanthropist

• Cynic

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the synonym for "affluent" as used in "The Kite Runner".

• Poor

• Wealthy

• Humble

• Generous

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word from "The Kite Runner": "The _______ of the situation left everyone in a state of shock."

• Tranquility

• Gravity

• Levity

• Frivolity

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What does the word "redemption" mean in the context of "The Kite Runner"?

• Punishment

• Forgiveness

• Revenge

• Salvation

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Match the word "contrite" with its correct definition.

• Unapologetic

• Remorseful

• Indifferent

• Arrogant

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Which word from "The Kite Runner" means "a deep-seated feeling of dislike"?

• Affection

• Antipathy

• Sympathy

• Empathy

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Identify the synonym for "benevolent" as used in "The Kite Runner".

• Malevolent

• Kind

• Selfish

• Cruel

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DOK Level 1: Recall

He abhors peas and will spit them out each time I try to give them to him. What does the word ABHOR mean?

• Intense Love

• Dislike

• Extreme Hatred

• Indifferent

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