Amir
What colour is the kite that won Amir the tournament at the beginning of the novel?
Blue
What is Hassan's ethnicity?
Hazara
The Cleft Lip
What is the most prominent theme in the novel?
The idea of past guilt and mistakes not being settled until they are rectified, redemption
Who is General Taheri?
Soraya's father
What is Amir's primary feeling/emotion throughout the novel?
Guilt
Who did Hassan marry?
Farzana
What do the brass knuckles represent?
Aside from father/son relationship, what other relationship is central to the novel?
Male Friendship
How many children did Ali have?
0
What year did the kite running tournament in which Amir won occur?
1975
How many children did Hassan have?
One
What did the blue kite represent (to Amir?)
Baba's love and affection
What theme is generated regarding the past throughout the novel?
You cannot escape it.
Whom does Assef view as his role model?
Hitler
What did Amir receive as a graduation gift from Baba? Be specific.
A (Ford) Grand Torino car
What was Hassan's greatest strength, while simultaneously proving to be his downfall?
Dedication/Commitment/Love for Amir
What did the slingshot represent?
Which is not an idea presented in the novel? Betrayal, compassion, dedication
Compassion
What historical event brought about the end of the Afghanistan Amir knew as a child?
Soviet Invasion
Did Amir truly redeem himself?
Trick question:
Did responder justify their answer soundly?
What did both Hassan and Sohrab do for Amir?
Protect him from Assef with a slingshot
The motif "For you a thousand times over" appears throughout the novel. What does it represent?
Love and commitment.
What did Rahim Khan mean when he said there is a way to be good again?
That Amir could make up for BOTH his and Baba's past mistakes by saving Sohrab and find peace within himself.
A man who does not stand up for himself...
Will not stand up for anything.