Soharb's struggles
Amir's redemption
Adoption obstacles
Quotes and Literary Devices
100

This is where Sohrab ran away to in Islamabad.

What is a mosque?

100

Amir tells Sohrab that Hassan was his _____.

What is brother?

100

Amir visits this place in Islamabad to apply to adopt Sohrab.

What is the American Embassy?

100

“Would you like to come live in America with me and my wife?” represents this major theme.

What is redemption?

200

Why did Sohrab blame himself for the abuse he suffered?

What is he felt dirty, sinful, and guilty for hurting Assef and being abused?

200

This action shows Amir has changed from the selfish boy he once was.

What is giving Farid money / helping others selflessly?

200

What legal issue prevents Sohrab from immediately being considered an orphan?

What is Sohrab lacks official proof that his parents are dead?

200

The empty bed when Amir wakes up symbolizes what?

What is Sohrab’s emotional emptiness and loss?

300

What was Sohrab’s greatest fear about moving to America?

What is being abandoned or sent back to an orphanage?

300

Why does Amir feel responsible for Sohrab even though they barely know each other?

What is guilt over failing Hassan in the past?

300

Why does Omar Faisal say the immigration process is so difficult?

What is the Afghan conflict and long government immigration process?

300

The pigeons outside the mosque symbolize this quality connected to Hassan.

What is innocence and vulnerability?

400

What desperate act did Sohrab commit because he feared returning to an orphanage?

What is a suicide attempt?

400

How does helping Sohrab help Amir emotionally heal from his past with Hassan?

What is he repairs his bond with Hassan through caring for Sohrab?

400

What tragic detail about Mr. Andrews helps explain his change from coldness to sympathy?

What is Mr. Andrews’ daughter died by suicide?

400

“I pushed the door open… Suddenly I was on my knees, screaming.” is considered the emotional _____ of the novel.

What is the climax?