Characters
What is Hassan’s most notable physical feature at the beginning of the book?
a Harelip/ Cleft lip
Like Amir, this character also obtains redemption and is at "peace" at the end of their Journey
Sanuabar (Hassan's Mother)
Who says, "There is a way to be good again."
Rahim Khan
The city Amir and Soraya call home and where Amir and Sohrab fly kites.
San Francisco
How does Hassan die?
Executed by the Taliban
What does Assef give Amir for his birthday?
A biography of Hitler
What is Sohrab’s reaction after Amir tells him he might have to go back to an orphanage?
He attempts Suicide
What important quote does Amir whisper to Sohrab at the end of the novel?
"For you, a thousand times over."
What ethnic group is Hassan a part of?
Hazara
Professor
Explain how Baba and General Taheri make a living in America.
General Taheri=Welfare
Baba= Works at a gas station
This symbol is VISITED multiple times throughout the story and symbolizes Amir and Hassan's childhood Bond & Friendship.
pomegranate tree
Who says, "War doesn’t negate decency. It demands it, even more than in times of peace."
Baba
What is Baba’s biggest regret, as revealed later in the novel?
That he fathered Hassan and never told Amir
Amir sees this terrifying scene through the fireworks at the end of his Birthday party
Hassan serving drinks to Assef, Wali, & Kamal
What was Hassan & Amir's first words?
Hassan=Amir
Amir=Baba
This item(s) symbolize redemption, freedom, and Amir’s relationship with Hassan and later Sohrab.
Kites
Who says, "I make one mistake and suddenly everyone is talking nang and namoos, and I have to have my face rubbed in it for the rest of my life."
Soraya
After 9/11 and the US invasion of Afghanistan, This character returns to Afghanistan for a ministry position
General Taheri
While staying at Farid's brother, Wahid's house, Amir mistakenly gives the kids (blank), when they were actually staring at (blank).
Watch, Food
What is Baba’s famous nickname?
Mr. Hurricane
The novel explores this one word theme topic by having Amir seek to atone for betraying Hassan by rescuing Sohrab.
Redemption
After Assef says "Afghanistan is like a beautiful mansion littered with garbage, and someone has to take out the garbage." Amir points out to Assef that what he is doing is called this term. "(blank) Cleansing"
ethnic cleansing
Who invaded Afghanistan in 1979 impacting Amir’s and Baba’s lives causing them to leave?
Soviets (Soviet Union)
This Character dies on the trip escaping Afghanistan leading to his father committing Suicide
Kamal