Soraya makes this confession to Amir when they are engaged.
What is her prior relationship with another man?
100
Amir as the kite cutter is a symbol of what?
Amir's relationship with Hassan after the kite running competition, and Amirs view of life (Selfish).
100
Amir feels responsible for this persons death.
Who is Sofia (Amir's mother)?
100
Who said this quote, and what does it mean? "But better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie."
Who is Baba. Means: It's always a good practice to tell the truth.
100
Rahim Khan encourages Amir with this hope at the end of their phone conversation.
What is 'There is a way to be good again'?
200
How does Amir's past come back to him during his wedding? What is the significance of these fleeting thoughts from Amir and the primary conflict of the novel?
He wished Rahim Khan were there.
He wonders whether Hassan had married as well.
Answers may vary.
200
A symbol of love and affection that later becomes a sign of a memory Amir wishes to forget. Hint: Baba hangs this in his study because he is so proud of Amir and Hassan.
What is the blue kite?
200
Soraya chose this profession despite her father's disapproval.
What is teaching?
200
Who said, "A person who wastes his God-given talent is a donkey, and what is he referring to?
Who is Rahim Khan talking to Amir about not wasting his writing talents.
200
The only sin in the world, according to Baba.
What is theft?
300
What is the significance of Soraya's story about teaching Ziba to read?
The way Soraya treated Ziba demonstrates how different her character is compared to Amir. Amir used his literacy to ridicule Hassan.
300
After Amir graduates from high school, Baba gives him a Ford Gran Torino. There's some crying, widespread happiness, and a hand-squeeze. Baba says: "I wish __________ had been with us today."
Who is Hassan? What is Amir feel profoundly guilt?
300
She had a checkered past that included a stint with a entertainment troupe and a stretch as a homeless person.
Who is Sanaubar (Hassan's mother)?
300
'Transportation' used on the second leg of the journey to Pakistan.
What is an empty fuel tank?
300
A term of endearment Baba never uses with Amir.
What is 'jan'?
400
"What happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day can change the course of a whole life." Who is Baba talking about and how can this wisdom apply to other characters in the novel?
Who is Soraya?
Apply to others - Answers may vary.
400
What does Amir mean when he says, " Kabul has become a city of ghosts?"
What is that, like ghosts, his actions ad memories continue to haunt him even after they are in America.
400
Describe 5 character/physical traits about Amir.
What is Pashtun, Cowardice, Likes to read, Narrator of The Kite Runner, Likes to write... (many more)
400
This thought terrified Amir (hint: Chapter 13, page 174).
What is having to face the world on his own... without his father?
400
Hassan's favorite expression of loyalty.
What is 'For you a thousand times over'?
500
Explain this passage: "Baba loved the idea of America... It was living in America that gave him an ulcer" (132).
What is there is a significant discrepancy between the way immigrants may view America and the "real" America?
500
When Hassan says "for you a thousand times over". This is a symbol of
What is What is Hassan's devotion and love for Amir?
500
Back in Afghanistan this character had a job at the Defense Ministry, he is officious and charming at the same time.
Who is General Taheri?
500
"My Swap Meet Princess"
Who is Soraya?
500
Amir stated, "...something, somewhere, had decided to deny me ______________ for the things that I have done."