chapter questions
Why does Baba have such difficulty with Amir's decision to go to college to become a writer?
A)Because he didn't grow up a writer
B) It pays low
C) Its not traditional
Baba has difficulty with Amir's decision to go to college to become a writer because there is no guarantee that he will successful. He would rather go to school for law or medicine.
how old is Ali?
a) 10
b)14
c)12
d) we really don't care
Correct answer: C
What was Babas weekend business?
a) working at an office
b) buy from garage sales and sell at the flea Market
c) worked construction both days.
correct answer: B
Baba's weekend business consists of loading a van with purchuses from garage sales on Saturday. On Sunday he sets up a booth at the flea market to sale everything for a profit.
Who is babs closest/ best friend?
A) Rahim Khan
B) General Taheri
C) Sanaubar
correct answer: A
What were the new circumstances of Amir and Baba now that they've settled in America?
Amir has just graduated high school and plans to attend college to be a writer, while Baba works at a gas station.
what does Amir's name mean?
a) strength
b) God
c) prince
correct answer: C!!!
General Taheri will become a significant character in the novel. Describe his background and personality.
a) General Taheri is a friend of Baba who worked for the Ministry of Defense. He wants to uphold Afghan traditions in America.
b) A friend of Amir from Kabul who started his own business and is wanting their support
c) who in the world is General Taheri??
correct answer: A
General Taheri is a friend of Baba's, he as a decorated general in Kabul and worked for the Ministry of Defense. He wants to uphold Afghan traditions in America.
what does Baba gift Amir for his graduation?
a) a watch
b) a car
c) money
correct answer: b
Describe the circumstances of Amir's "love at first sight' moment with Soraya as well as what little we are told at this point about her vague and mysterious past.
correct answer: Amir can recall a story going around about Soraya but cannot pinpoint what is was. When he asks Baba, he just says he was not involved in gossip.
Describe two incidents from the chapter that illustrates Baba's 'larger than life' personality.
a) Baba was continuously upset with Ali and how America worked... he kicked him out of his place.
b) we finally start to see Baba in a good mood and finally happy that he starts to make friends
c) Baba didn't like how he wasn't being treated the same in America as he would in Afghanistan.. he also takes Ali out for her grad and offers drinks to everyone.
correct answer: C
Baba got very angry at a cashier of a convenience store because he asked to see ID from him when trying to pay with a cheque. He was very offended and expected them to trust him to pay like they did in Afghanistan. Baba also takes Amir out for dinner and drinks to celebrate his graduation. He also generally offered drinks to the other men that were in the bar.