The Kite Runner, chapter 4

What is the main setting where Amir reads to Hassan?

• In Amir's bedroom

• At their school

• Under a pomegranate tree on a hill

• In Hassan's home

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does Hassan ask Amir to explain the word "imbecile"?

• Hassan is trying to trick Amir

• Hassan can't read and doesn't know the word

• Amir is teaching Hassan new vocabulary

• The word is in a foreign language

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does Amir sometimes treat Hassan when reading to him?

• He is always kind and patient

• He sometimes teases Hassan about words he doesn't know

• He refuses to explain difficult words

• He makes Hassan read out loud instead

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What surprising thing happens when Amir makes up his own story while pretending to read?

• Hassan gets angry at Amir

• Hassan falls asleep

• Hassan really enjoys the story and claps

• Hassan realizes Amir is not actually reading

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is Amir's first short story about?

• A boy and his best friend

• A man who finds a magic cup that turns tears into pearls

• A king who loses his kingdom

• Two brothers who go on an adventure

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Amir frequently reads to Hassan, who is illiterate. Sometimes Amir uses this difference in their abilities to tease or trick Hassan? What does this reveal about Amir's character and the nature of their friendship?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4