Why was Hassan executed?
The Taliban's believed he was a lying Hazara
What happened to Hassan's son?
He was sent to an orphanage in Kabul
What was in Hassans nightmares?
Hanging corpses rotting in soccer fields.
What does the pomegranate tree symbolize?
The friendship between Amir and Hassan and how it had stopped but never fully ended
What is a theme shown in the chapter?
Fear and betrayal
What does Hassan say he will be doing if Amir does decide to go back to Kabul?
He will be there waiting for him.
What does Rahim Khan want Amir to do?
Go to Kabul and bring back Sohrab
Why was Hassan's wife shot?
Running outside screaming and "attacking" the Talibs
Why was Hassan's wife beat in the bazaar?
Yelling too loud
What is Amir's initial thought on Rahim Khan's scheme?
He doesn't want to do it and is hesitant
Are amir and Hassan related, if so how are they related?
Yes, they are half brothers
What does Rahim Khan reveal about Ali?
He was sterile (Unable to make children)
"Time can be a greedy thing-sometimes it steals all the details for itself" is what for of figurative language?
Personification
"Hearing Rahim Khan speak Ali's name was like finding an old dust music box that hadn't been opened in years" is what for of figurative language?
Simile
Where did Amir and Hassan used to go that Hassan ended up taking his son to?
The pomegranate tree.
Name one good thing Hassan dreams about
1.Rahim Kahn getting better
2.his son will grow to be a good person
3.lawla flowers will bloom in kabul
4.rubab music will play in the samovar house
5.Amir will return to Kabul and revisit his childhood
How long ago was the letter given to Rahim Khan before he gave it to Amir?
6 months ago
What did Hassan witness in the bazaar?
His wife getting beaten
What does Hassan say would have happened if he helped his wife in the market?
He would have been shot.
How many times does Amir read the letter?
Twice
How does Amir feel when he learns the truth about Hassan?
Guilty and shameful
Who does Rahim Kahn want Sohrab to live with after Amir gets him?
With an American family he knows (Thomas and Betty Caldwell)
What 2 things were in the envelope given to Amir?
A Polaroid photo and a letter
Describe the older version of Hassan
He is missing a pair of front teeth
How does Amir react to the news given to him at the end of the chapter?
He gets angry due to the withholding of the information and walks out.