Amir & Soraya
Where do Amir and Soraya meet for the first time?
(The Flea Market / Swap Meet)
What part of Baba's body is sick?
(His lungs / He has lung cancer)
What is Soraya’s father’s former military rank?
(General)
True or False: Amir is nervous to talk to Soraya.
(True)
Who calls the General to ask for the "Lafz" (the official "yes" for the wedding)?
(Baba)
What does Amir do for a living/hobby that Soraya is interested in?
(Writing stories)
What does Baba do when he finds out the doctor is Russian?
(He gets angry and refuses to be treated by him)
Is Soraya’s mother, Khala Jamila, mean or nice to Amir?
(Very nice/welcoming)
True or False: Baba is happy to go to the hospital.
(False)
How does Amir feel when he hears Soraya’s voice on the phone?
(Happy / Relieved / In love)
What does Soraya want to be when she grows up?
(A teacher)
What happens to Baba while he is working at the flea market?
(He collapses/faints)
Why is Soraya’s mother so happy Amir is interested in her daughter?
(She was worried no one would marry her because of her "scandal")
True or False: Soraya once ran away with another man.
(True)
Does Baba get to see the engagement happen before he gets too sick?
(Yes)
Does Soraya’s father, the General, like Amir talking to his daughter alone?
(No)
Even though he is very sick, does Baba keep smoking?
(Yes)
What does the General do with the story Amir gave to Soraya?
(He throws it away)
True or False: Amir decides he doesn't want to marry Soraya after he hears about her past.
(False)
What is the main reason Amir wants to get married so quickly?
(Because Baba is dying and he wants him to see the wedding)
Why does Amir feel he can't judge Soraya for her "past mistakes"?
(Because he has his own secret guilt/mistakes from his past)
What is the last big thing Baba does for Amir in this chapter?
(He asks the General for permission for Amir to marry Soraya)
How does the General act? Is he laid back or very serious about Afghan traditions?
(Very serious / Strict)
True or False: By the end of the chapter, the General says "Yes" to the marriage.
(True)
What is the "scandal" that everyone in the Afghan community knows about Soraya?
(She ran away with a boyfriend when she was younger)