themes of the book
This is portrayed by Amir’s relationship with Baba
what is father–Son Relationships
this is the home city of author Khaled Hosseini
what is Kabul?
this character struggles with guilt and wanting his father’s approval.
who is Amir
This group is a minority in Afghanistan and has historically been marginalized and discriminated against.
Who are the Hazaras
What is the only food that can never go bad
What is honey?
Amirs efforts to make amends for betraying Hassan
what is Guilt and redemption
this was author Khaled's first major, or studies
what is medicine or biology
this character was shaped by Hosseini’s awareness of class inequality.
Who is Hassan
This group speaks mostly Pashto
Who are the Pashtuns
This is the number of legs a lobster has
Shown by Amir and Hassan highlighting loyalty, broken trust, and consequences
what is Friendship and Betrayal
This was the year Khaled switched into full time writing
what is 2004
This character mirrors the real tension and expectations of the author felt growing up
who is Baba
This was where Khaled's father worked in Afghanistan (a Pashtun man)
what is the Afghan Embassy
What 1994 Quentin Tarantino movie stars John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson as hitmen?
What is Pulp Fiction
the struggles of navigating a new culture while trying to restore heritage and past
What is Cultural Identity or displacement
these were the two universities Khaled attended
what is UCSD and Santa Clara University
this character is described to be in minority (Hazara)
who is Hasan
The majority of Pashtuns practice this major branch of Islam.
What is Sunni Islam
The first iPhone was released in what year?
What is 2007?
This is the constant changing of political landscape affecting character’s life
What is The Impact of War and Exile
this is why Khaled family allowed to stay in California
what is political asylum
This character is said to me in a majority (Pashtun)
Who is Amir
Pashtuns have been described as the "upper class" while Hazaras have been historically treated as this
these are the first names of the five brothers that made up the Jackson 5?
who are Jermaine, Marlon, Jackie, Tito and Michael