About The Author
The author of The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
Afghanistan is located on this continent.
Asia
A common theme: doing something wrong and wanting to make it right.
Redemption
An object that is commonly flown in the sky for fun.
A kite
“For you, a thousand times over.” This quote suggests someone who feels strong _______
Loyalty
Khaled Hosseini is originally from this country.
Afghanistan
The capital city of Afghanistan.
Kabul
A theme about the importance of telling the truth.
Honesty
Kites often symbolize this positive emotion.
Joy or Freedom
“There is a way to be good again.” This suggests someone seeking ________.
Redemption
The Kite Runner was his first published novel. True or false?
True
Afghanistan is famous for this cultural tradition involving colorful flying objects.
Kite Flying
A theme involving the connection between childhood and adulthood.
Coming of age
In stories, trees often symbolize this element of childhood.
Innocence or growth
“I became what I am today…” refers to an important moment in someone’s ______.
Childhood
Was The Kite Runner based on a true story. True or False
True
Name one traditional Afghan food.
Naan, kebab, mantu, bolani, or qabili palau
A theme shown through unequal treatment of groups.
Discrimination
A slingshot might represent this concept: defense or ___
Protection
“A boy who won’t stand up for himself becomes a man who can’t stand up to anything.” This is giving ________.
Advice or life lessons
Doctor (Physician)
Afghanistan has many ethnic groups. Name one.
Pashtu, Hazara, Tajik, Uzbek
A theme about how countries, like people, can suffer and recover.
Political and Personal Healing
Scars in literature often symbolize this
Healing or trauma
“It was the look of the lamb.” Lambs often symbolize this.
Innocence or sacrifice