Lesson One Formative Assessment

Questions:

1)       Is the setting symbolic? Explain why or why not using two details from the story.

2) Is the main character (Amir) symbolic? Explain why or why not using two details from the story as support. 

3) Name two objects mentioned in the story that are symbolic. For each example, tell what the object symbolizes.

4) Do you see evidence of symbolism in the author’s use of words/language? If so, give one or two specific example(s) and give the literal and abstract meaning of each example cited.