Plot Points
Where does the novel take place?
Kabul, Afghanistan
Amir's father
What does the pomegranate tree stand for?
Friendship or loss
Main theme in the book?
Guilt and redemption
Where was Hosseini born?
Kabul
What event triggers Amir's guilt?
Hassan's assault
Who is Amir's loyal childhood friend?
What does the slingshot represent?
Why was Hassan treated the way he was?
Social divisions
What was Hosseini's first career?
Doctor
Where does Amir move after leaving Kabul?
California
Story's main antagonist?
Assef
What do kite represent?
Freedom or redemption
Fill in the blank: Our past ___ our identity and the person we become
When was the novel published?
2003
Who asks for Amir to return to Kabul?
Who always inspired and encouraged Amir?
Rahim Khan
What does the cleft lip represent?
Who showed loyalty to Amir?
Hassan
What historical events appear?
Soviet invasion or Taliban control
What does Amir found out upon his return to Kabul?
Hassan (halfbrother, dead) or Hassan had a son
Who is Sohrab?
Hassan's son or Amir's nephew
What is the quote from the video clip that was used by both Hassan and Amir?
"For you a thousand times over"
How does the novel show how violence affects people and their lives? *hint* Impact of __ & __
War and trauma
What do Hosseini and Amir have in common?