Plot
Authorship and History
Connections with The Kite Runner
The Great Game Facts
Symbolism
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Why does Rostam end up in the kingdom/palace?
To search for his horse
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Who is the author of Shahnameh?
Ferdowsi
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Why does Hassan name his son Sohrab?
The name is from the Shahnameh
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What two countries were responsible for initiating The Great Game?
Britain and Russia
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How does The Great Game remove power from Afghanistan?
Afghanistan is the"game board" and is not treated as a country.
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What deal does the princess negotiate with Rostam?
In exchange for a child she will give him his horse
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how long did it take the author to compose Shahnameh?
Over thirty years.
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How does Shahnameh appear in The Kite Runner?
Amir reads the novel to Hassan throughout their childhood
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What was the initial cause of The Great Game?
Britain was afraid Russia would take over British India
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What is the difference between the way Afghanistan dealt with the British abuse and how Hassan dealt with Amir's?
Hassan stayed submissive to Amir whereas Afghanistan stood up for their freedom.
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What symbol does Rostam want branded on the child if the princess gives birth to a boy?
A seal bound to his skin
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That is the area of origin for this epic?
Persia
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How does Sohrab mirror Hassan?
* Both grew up without knowing who their real father was. * Both of their fathers are of high status
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Which two animals represent the two countries that were responsible for starting The Great Game?
The lion and the bear
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How do the scars on Baba's back represent post-Great Game Afghanistan?
It symbolizes how Russia left Afghanistan battered and broken.
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What is the importance of the necklace?
The necklace is what allows Rostam to recognize his son
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What is the English translation of "Shahnameh"?
"The Epic of Kings"
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How does Rostam mirror baba?
* Rostam phsyically kills Sohrab, and Baba fails to provide for Hassan, resulting in his death. * Neither acknowledge the fact that they have sons. * Rostam and Baba are both respected individuals of society.
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Name three countries that were caught in the middle of The Great Game?
*Afghanistan *India *Tibet *Persia
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How does the lion represent Britain and the bear represent Russia within The Great Game?
Britain is territorial and will go to extremes to protect what is theirs. Russia is vicious when provoked.
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What are the similarities between Rostam and his son?
* They are both high ranking soldiers.
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What is the modern name of Persia?
Iran.
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How does Sanaubar mirror Princess Tahmina?
Both women are impregnated by men whom they are not married to
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Name two reasons India so valuable to Britain?
*Lucrative trade *British investments *Indian troops *Britain's commanding position in Southern Asia *Losing India would ruin Britain's reputation of invincibility
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Connect Amir, Hassan, and Rahim to the countries involved in The Great Game. Explain your reasoning.
Great Britain - Amir, because he is only interested in his well being and Amir uses Hassan similarly to how Britain uses Afghanistan . Afghanistan -Hassan, because he is taken advantage of. Russia -Rahim, because Rahim only is interested in his own personal life and is effected by everyone else's decisions.
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