In the begging of the book why does Amir recall the moment that he became what he is
today? What do you think happened? correct answers He peeks into an alley and is
haunted by a scene he saw it was a terrifying moment when he did not help a friend
{ which was hassan getting rapped}
Three characteristics that describe Hassan and how Amir refers to him correct answers
He is a hare lipped kite runner and childhood friend of amir, Hazara servant, and a
deadly slingshot
Who says "for you a thousand times over" and how does Amir refer to this person?
correct answers Hassan and he is often described as having a face like a chinaease
doll
Why is Amir a disappointment to his Father? correct answers Because he has no
athletic ability, doesn't like sports, prefers to read, and never stands up for himself
What does Amir carve into the pomegranate tree and what does it symbolize? correct
answers Amir carves Amir and Hassan sultans of Kabul and this symbolizes there
thriving friendship
Who are Assef, Wali, and Kamal? correct answers Assef is the local bully and Wali and
Kamal are his loyal friends
How does Assef treat Amir and Hassan? correct answers He constantly bullies them
and on occasion threatens to throw rocks at them
How did Baba react when Amir won the Kite Flying tournament? correct answers Baba
smiles, hugs, and praises Amir
What is Baba's birthday gift to Hassan and how does Hassan react? correct answers
Baba gives Hassan the surgery to fix his clef lip and Hassan reacts by being very
grateful to Baba
How does Amir react to the birthday gift Baba gave to Hassan and why does he feel this
way? correct answers Amir wishes that he had a scar to get Baba's attention and feels
negated
What happens when Hassan runs to go and find the blue kite, how does amir react and
why, and what would happen if the roles were reversed? correct answers Assef beats
up and rapes Hassan, Amir then pretends not see it, Hassan would have helped Amir
because he is a loyal friend