Quotes from 'The Kite Runner
“A boy who won’t stand up for himself becomes a man who can’t stand up to anything.”
Baba
Who is the protagonist and narrator of "The Kite Runner"?
Amir
In what city does much of the story of "The Kite Runner" take place?
Kabul, Afghanistan
What is the central theme of "The Kite Runner" that revolves around Amir's journey as referenced in Chapter 1?
Redemption
When Amir and Hassan go to the cemetery, what type of fruit does Amir throw at Hassan?
Amir throws pomegranates at Hassan.
What does Hassan say to Amir before running the kite in the tournament?
For you, a thousand times over
What is the name of Amir's loyal and selfless childhood friend in the novel?
Hassan
After fleeing Kabul, where do Amir and Baba find refuge and start a new life?
California, USA
How is the theme of betrayal portrayed in "The Kite Runner"?
Amir's betrayal of Hassan and his subsequent guilt is central to the story
What does Amir plant underneath Hassan’s mattress?
A watch and some money.
Who says the line, "There is a way to be good again" in "The Kite Runner"?
Rahim Khan
Who is Amir's father and a prominent figure in the story?
Baba
What is the name of the neighborhood in Kabul where Amir and Hassan grew up?
Wazir Akbar Khan
What role does the theme of father-son relationships play in the novel?
Father-son relationships, particularly between Amir and Baba, are explored throughout the story.
What gift does Hassan receive from Baba on his twelfth birthday?
Plastic surgery
What is carved into the pomegranate tree?
What is the name of Hassan's father?
Ali
Where does Amir and Baba often vacation while living in Afghanistan?
Jalalabad
How does the theme of social class and discrimination manifest in "The Kite Runner"?
The novel highlights the discrimination against Hazaras, including Hassan and Ali.
What historical figure does Assef mistakenly believe was a “great leader?”
Adolf Hitler
Which character says, "There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft"?
Baba
Name the antagonist character in "The Kite Runner" who causes much of Amir's guilt and regret.
Assef
Describe the difference between Amir and Baba's living conditions to Hassan and Ali's living conditions.
Amir and Baba's house is described as the "prettiest house in all of Kabul."
Hassan and Ali live in the "servants' home, a modest little mud hut.."
What is the significance of the kite-fighting tournament in the novel, and how does it relate to the overall themes?
The kite-fighting tournament symbolizes the themes of competition, friendship, and the quest for approval and redemption.
When Hassan is a young child, what is the first “word” that he speaks?
Amir