Amir
Who does Amir take a phone call from in the opening scene?
Rahim Khan
What ethnic group does Hassan belong to?
Hazara
How has Baba acquired most of his wealth?
Building orphanages/politics
What do Amir and Baba eventually hide in to leave Afghanistan and enter Pakistan
Fuel truck
How did Amir's mother pass away?
Giving birth
What was Amir's gift to Hassan?
Slingshot
What was Baba's gift to Hassan?
Plastic surgery
What does Amir receive as a graduation gift from Baba?
Blue Ford Gran Torino
What item does Amir plant on Hassan?
Watch
What is the ultimate result of planting the item?
Hassan and Ali leave
What does Baba say is the only sin?
Theft
Who is at Amir's birthday party that would be considered surprising?
Assef
How does Amir's guilt start to come to the surface?
Lashing out at both Ali and Hassan.
What insult is used towards Hassan from both the soliders and Assef?
Flatnose
How does Baba feel about Amir? Use an example from the text.
Weak. Not a "man". Ex. Baba talking bad about Amir while Amir listens on the steps. "Lack of character"
During the alleyway scene, What was happening with Amir? What reason did Assef give for doing it? Why is this significant in the novel?
Amir hid and coward. Didn't want to defend Hazara because it may make Baba pleased. Assef said because he is Hazara. More guilt for Amir plus effects friendship.
Why is her death important to Amir's life/personality?
He lives with guilt and believes it's part of the reason Baba thinks lowly of him.
What happens at the end of the party?
Assef confronts Hassan for a drink