Kite Runner Questions

QUESTION 1

1. The important kite fight in The Kite Runner takes place in _____.

   Kabul

   Peshawar

   Pakistan

   San Jose

QUESTION 2

1. In The Kite Runner, Assef tells Amir, “Afghanistan is like a beautiful mansion littered with garbage, and someone has to take out the garbage.” In Assef’s mind, this justifies _____.

   discrimination against minority peoples

   the lack of cleanliness in Kabul

   the gunfire overheard in the streets

   the Soviet invasion

QUESTION 3

1. In The Kite Runner, one of the possible symbolic meanings of the kite is _____.

   persecution

   Hassan’s loyalty to Amir

   immobility

   defenselessness

QUESTION 4

1. In The Kite Runner, which of the following is true about Baba’s hidden sin?

   Baba never feels guilt over it.

   It never affects the relationship between Baba and Amir.

   Baba and Ali fight a duel over the dishonor to Ali’s wife.

   Baba dies without acknowledging that Hassan is his son.

QUESTION 5

1. In The Kite Runner, when Amir discovers that Hassan is his half-brother, his guilt _____.

   finally disappears

   turns to hatred

   increases

   turns to envy

QUESTION 6

1. In The Kite Runner, the words “For you a thousand times over” are used at the beginning of the novel to show _____.

   Hassan’s loyalty to Amir

   Assef’s eternal hatred for Hassan

   Baba’s unconditional love for Amir

   Baba’s secret love for Hassan

QUESTION 7

1. In The Kite Runner, which two characters have a secret sin that affects their lives?

   Ali and Rahim Khan

   Baba and Soraya

   Ali and Baba’s wife, Sofia Akrami

   Farid and General Taheri

QUESTION 8

1. In The Kite Runner, why does the author have Assef return as a Taliban leader?

   There are no other characters who are Assef’s age.

   The Taliban had difficulty recruiting others.

   It symbolizes the evil of the Taliban in Afghan life.

   It symbolizes the value of friendship.

QUESTION 9

1. In The Kite Runner, what did going to California represent for Amir?

   exile from the land he loved

   a new beginning

   a chance to share his secret with someone

   working for a living

QUESTION 10

1. In The Kite Runner, in terms of the family theme, why does Baba keep Hassan’s true identity a secret?

   He would go to jail.

   It would confuse the relationship between the boys and between himself and Amir.

   Ali, his servant, would run away.

   It would make him lose business.