The Kite Runner
CHAPTER 1 correct answers
How does the use of Chapter 1 to introduce the flashback establish the overall mood of
the novel?How would it be different if the story were told without the flashback? correct
answers The use of chapter one to introduce the flashback establishes the overall mood
of the novel through
imagery. The narrator ended the first paragraph of the book with¨ I have been peeking
into that
deserted ally for the last 26 years¨(page 2). If the story were told without the flashbacks
it would be
different because that last sentence in the paragraph tells you that Amir did something
in the past
and it adds suspense because you want to know what. Without the flashbacks it would
take away the
From the mood of the story.
What does the reader know about the narrator's present life, and how do we know?
correct answers The readers know that the narrator is feeling remorseful in his present
life. We know this because of what the narrator has stated that when he got off the
phone with his friend Rahim Khan, the last thing he said was ¨there is a way to be good
again¨(page 2). This quote is telling you that Amir said or did something to someone in
his past and he can make it right.
What mood does the image of the two kites create? How does Hosseini create this
mood? correct answers The mood the two kites create is comforting. Hosseini creates
this mood because the kites are symbolism of Hassan watching over Amir because
after Amir sees the kites Amir ¨suddenly Hassan´s voice whispered in my head:for you a
thousand times over¨(Hosseini,page 2).
CHAPTER 2 correct answers
What are the reader's first impressions of Hassan based on Hosseini's description of
him? correct answers The reader's first impressions of Hassan based on Hosseini´s
description of him is that Hassan is Amir's happy place. The narrator tells us that Amir is
always thinking of him. Amir is always being nostalgic about moments they have had
together. Amir said¨ I can still see Hassan up there on that tree¨(page 3).
Why have Amir's teachers not said very much about the Hazaras? correct answers
When Amir showed his teacher the history book his teacher said ¨That's the one thing
Shi´a people do best ¨(page 9). The teachers did not say much because they are not
, allowed to teach the history to the students because they don't want the students to
know about how terribly the Pashtuns treated the Hazaras in the past.
What is unusual about the relationship between Amir and Hassan? correct answers
Amir and Hassan you would think have a normal relationship, but in Afghanistan in
1975, their relationship is considered strange. Hassan and Amir's relationship is
considered strange because in Afghanistan you did not see Pashtuns and Hazaras be
friends. Hazaras and Pashtuns had different social statuses and the Pashtuns treated
the Hazaras terribly in the past. Amir was a Pashtun and Hassan was a Hazara that
means that Hassan was like a peasant compared to Amir. Another reason why their
relationship is considered strange is because of the history the Pashtuns and Hazaras
share. Amir was in Baba´s study(his father) and he found one of his mothers old history
books. In the book it reveals some shocking history about his people and the Hazaras.
Amir read that ¨my people, the Pashtuns,had persecuted and oppressed the
Hazaras¨(page 9). Amir also read¨ my people(Pashtuns) had killed the Hazaras,driven
them away from their lands,burned their homes, and sold their women¨(page 9).
CHAPTER 3 correct answers
How does Hosseini use hyperbole in his descriptions of Baba? What can the reader
conclude
about Baba based on these descriptions? correct answers Hosseini use hyperbole in
his of Baba on (page 12), when Hosseini stated that baba¨ once
Wrestled a black bear in Balochistan with his bare hands¨. Hosseini with this statement
with
Baba is inferring that Baba is as big as a bear. Another form of hyperbole that Hosseini
used
Was on (page 16) which stated, Amir when sitting on Baba´s lap he ¨felt as if I were
sitting on a
Pair of tree trunks. This statement makes the claim that Baba is a built guy.
Why does Amir lie about Hassan's health when Baba wants to take them to Ghangha
Lake? What is the significance of this lie in terms of developing the reader's
understanding of Amir? correct answers Amir lied about Hassan´s health because Amir
got jealous and wanted to spend time with his
Baba alone. Amir got jealous when¨One time at Ghargha Lake, Hassan and I were
skimming
stones and Hassan made his stone skip eight times. The most I managed was
five¨(page 13).
Furthermore, Amir´s father than patted Hassan on the back and put his arm around his
shoulder.(Also happened on page 13). Amir also lied about Hassan´s health because
Amir
Admitted ¨ I wanted baba all to myself¨(page 13).
What does Baba mean when he says that Amir has "confused what you're learning in
school with
CHAPTER 1 correct answers
How does the use of Chapter 1 to introduce the flashback establish the overall mood of
the novel?How would it be different if the story were told without the flashback? correct
answers The use of chapter one to introduce the flashback establishes the overall mood
of the novel through
imagery. The narrator ended the first paragraph of the book with¨ I have been peeking
into that
deserted ally for the last 26 years¨(page 2). If the story were told without the flashbacks
it would be
different because that last sentence in the paragraph tells you that Amir did something
in the past
and it adds suspense because you want to know what. Without the flashbacks it would
take away the
From the mood of the story.
What does the reader know about the narrator's present life, and how do we know?
correct answers The readers know that the narrator is feeling remorseful in his present
life. We know this because of what the narrator has stated that when he got off the
phone with his friend Rahim Khan, the last thing he said was ¨there is a way to be good
again¨(page 2). This quote is telling you that Amir said or did something to someone in
his past and he can make it right.
What mood does the image of the two kites create? How does Hosseini create this
mood? correct answers The mood the two kites create is comforting. Hosseini creates
this mood because the kites are symbolism of Hassan watching over Amir because
after Amir sees the kites Amir ¨suddenly Hassan´s voice whispered in my head:for you a
thousand times over¨(Hosseini,page 2).
CHAPTER 2 correct answers
What are the reader's first impressions of Hassan based on Hosseini's description of
him? correct answers The reader's first impressions of Hassan based on Hosseini´s
description of him is that Hassan is Amir's happy place. The narrator tells us that Amir is
always thinking of him. Amir is always being nostalgic about moments they have had
together. Amir said¨ I can still see Hassan up there on that tree¨(page 3).
Why have Amir's teachers not said very much about the Hazaras? correct answers
When Amir showed his teacher the history book his teacher said ¨That's the one thing
Shi´a people do best ¨(page 9). The teachers did not say much because they are not
, allowed to teach the history to the students because they don't want the students to
know about how terribly the Pashtuns treated the Hazaras in the past.
What is unusual about the relationship between Amir and Hassan? correct answers
Amir and Hassan you would think have a normal relationship, but in Afghanistan in
1975, their relationship is considered strange. Hassan and Amir's relationship is
considered strange because in Afghanistan you did not see Pashtuns and Hazaras be
friends. Hazaras and Pashtuns had different social statuses and the Pashtuns treated
the Hazaras terribly in the past. Amir was a Pashtun and Hassan was a Hazara that
means that Hassan was like a peasant compared to Amir. Another reason why their
relationship is considered strange is because of the history the Pashtuns and Hazaras
share. Amir was in Baba´s study(his father) and he found one of his mothers old history
books. In the book it reveals some shocking history about his people and the Hazaras.
Amir read that ¨my people, the Pashtuns,had persecuted and oppressed the
Hazaras¨(page 9). Amir also read¨ my people(Pashtuns) had killed the Hazaras,driven
them away from their lands,burned their homes, and sold their women¨(page 9).
CHAPTER 3 correct answers
How does Hosseini use hyperbole in his descriptions of Baba? What can the reader
conclude
about Baba based on these descriptions? correct answers Hosseini use hyperbole in
his of Baba on (page 12), when Hosseini stated that baba¨ once
Wrestled a black bear in Balochistan with his bare hands¨. Hosseini with this statement
with
Baba is inferring that Baba is as big as a bear. Another form of hyperbole that Hosseini
used
Was on (page 16) which stated, Amir when sitting on Baba´s lap he ¨felt as if I were
sitting on a
Pair of tree trunks. This statement makes the claim that Baba is a built guy.
Why does Amir lie about Hassan's health when Baba wants to take them to Ghangha
Lake? What is the significance of this lie in terms of developing the reader's
understanding of Amir? correct answers Amir lied about Hassan´s health because Amir
got jealous and wanted to spend time with his
Baba alone. Amir got jealous when¨One time at Ghargha Lake, Hassan and I were
skimming
stones and Hassan made his stone skip eight times. The most I managed was
five¨(page 13).
Furthermore, Amir´s father than patted Hassan on the back and put his arm around his
shoulder.(Also happened on page 13). Amir also lied about Hassan´s health because
Amir
Admitted ¨ I wanted baba all to myself¨(page 13).
What does Baba mean when he says that Amir has "confused what you're learning in
school with
