Vocabulary
Main Characters
Historical Events
Minor Characters
Hero's Journey
100
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
What is "chagrin".
100
Legend has it that he wrestled a bear, and WON.
Who is Baba.
100
In 1981, this world superpower entered Afghanistan.
What is the Soviet Union.
100
This character drove Amir around in Afghanistan.
Who is Farid.
100
How many stages are there in the Hero's Journey (according to Joseph Campbell)?
What is 12.
200
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
What is "ambivalent".
200
A character with a sickle-shaped birthmark and thick eyebrows.
Who is Soraya.
200
In 1996, the Taliban banned this activity in Afghanistan.
What is kite running.
200
Hassan's mother.
Who is Sanuabar.
200
What is the first stage in the Hero's Journey?
What is an Uncomfortable Home.
300
In a state or severe disrepair, especially vehicles or buildings.
What is "ramshackle".
300
He eventually did become one-eyed.
Assef.
300
What happened in Afghanistan that "changed the face" of the country forever (according to Amir)?
What is the monarchy became a republic.
300
"Babalu" is his unfortunate nickname.
Who is Ali.
300
Why does the hero "refuse the call"?
What is the hero's fear of change or fear of the unknown.
400
To produce noisy exhaust or exhaustions; as a noise.
What is "chuff".
400
He was more like a father to Amir than anyone else.
Who is Rahim Khan.
400
In 1998, the Taliban began to massacre which ethnic group in Afghanistan?
Who are the Hazaras.
400
She was not allowed to sing at her own daughter's wedding.
Who is Jamila Taheri.
400
What is the role of the prophetess/goddess/sorceress in the Hero's Journey?
What is to reveal a secret to the hero, or to tell the hero about the future.
500
Relieving pain or alleviating a problem without dealing with the underlying cause.
What is "palliative".
500
This character was faithful to the end.
Who is Hassan.
500
What major world event happens at the end of The Kite Runner?
What is 9/11.
500
Assef's two friends.
Who are Wali and Kamal.
500
What is the final stage of the Hero's Journey?
What is the Return With the Elixir.
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