Quotes
Who said this Quote? "War doesn't negate decency. It demands it, even more than in times of peace."
Baba
Who inspires all of Amir's decisions?
Baba
What does the rainfall when Hassan and Ali move away symbolize?
The sadness Baba feels that they are leaving
Where has the whole story taken place until Chapter 10?
Kabul, Afghanistan
What does Assef give Amir for his birthday?
A biography of Hitler.
Who said this quote? "Don't shoot me!"
Karim
Who is the character that harasses Amir & Hassan?
Assef
What do Amir's flashbacks about Hasan create a deeper understanding of?
The guilt that still lingers with Amir that strongly affects his mental health, while also helping the reader to see Amir's true emotions through his memories.
What country did Amir and Baba step foot in when they fleed from Afghanistan
Pakistan
What did Amir pretend Hassan stole?
Who said this quote? "You know you can tell me anything you want, Amir Jan. Anytime."
Rahim Khan
Who is the man who shot himself in the head at the end of chapter 11
Kamal's dad
How does the imagery at the end of chapter 10 (Kamal's father's death) help to show Amir's emotions about the event?
It shows how traumatized Amir is from the event considering how vividly he not only remembers but can describe how it all happened.
Who invades Afghanistan forcing Baba and Amir to flee?
Russians
What does Hassan do when Amir throws pomegranates at him?
He takes one and crushes it on his own head.
Who said this quote? "Pull over, Kaka! His face is yellow!"
Fazila/Karima
Who is the girl that Amir was thinking about a lot?
Soraya
What is the significance of the metaphor in this sentence?
"America was a river, roaring along, unmindful of the past"(Hosseini 136).
It emphasizes how being in America for Amir is like an escape from his past, as he continues to try and use it to drown out his memories and guilt from Afghanistan.
Where was Amir when he stayed at Kaka Homayoun's house?
Jalalabad
What do Hassan and Ali gift to Amir for his birthday?
A new Shahnamah (a book).
Who said this quote? "Well, people need stories to divert them at difficult times like this."
General Taheri
Who did Baba turn his food stamps into?
Mrs. Dobbins
What do the suitcases symbolize at the end of chapter 10?
Amir feels bad for Baba at how hard he's worked in his life and continues to work, and feels like he's disappointed Baba.
Where did Baba and Amir wait to get their Visas?
Peshawar
What current event can chapters 10 and 11 be compared to?
Refuges fleeing