The Kite Runner Final Exam with correct answers 2024
6 views 0 purchase
Course
The Kite Runner Fina
Institution
The Kite Runner Fina
"There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft." (p. 17) correct answers Baba says this, and this is important because it is foreshadowing about the future of the story, and is also why it is so shocking when he forgives Hassan for stealing.
"A boy ...
"There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft."
(p. 17) correct answers Baba says this, and this is important because it is
foreshadowing about the future of the story, and is also why it is so shocking when he
forgives Hassan for stealing.
"A boy who won't stand up for himself becomes a man who can't stand up to anything."
(p. 22) correct answers Baba says this, and this is important because it shows how
Baba really feels about him, and is foreshadowing of Amir's actions.
"...a person who wastes his God-given talents is a donkey." (p. 32) correct answers
Rahim Kahn writes this to Amir, and this is important because it shows Amir that he
does have the talent to be a good writer.
"Afghans abhor customs but cherish rules." (p. 52) correct answers Amir says this, and
it is important because it helps tell the significance of the kite flying contest.
"But better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie." (p. 58) correct answers
Hassan says this when they are talking about television. This is significant because it
proves that Amir's lying is the ultimate betrayal because he lied to him many times.
"In the end, the world always wins. That's just the way of things." (p. 99) correct
answers Rahim Kahn says this when he and Amir were talking about how Rahim Kahn
was once almost married. This is important because it helped prove to Amir that society
is most important, and no matter how hard you try, it always will matter most.
"Not a word passes between us, not because we have nothing to say, but because we
don't have to say anything—that's how it is between people who are each other's first
memories..." (p. 122) correct answers Amir says this while he and Hassan are standing
together in tall grass. This is important because it shows the connection between them,
and how they have always been there for each other.
"Baba loved the idea of America. It was living in America that gave him an ulcer." (p.
125)
Comment on this paradox. correct answers He loved the idea of America and how
everyone was equal, but he really missed being powerful, and wealthier than everyone
else.
"For me America was a place to bury memories. For Baba, a place to mourn his." (p.
129) How can a place or moving bury memories? correct answers Amir says this. A
place can bury memories because you are moving on, and you can start a new life
without people reminding you of your old one.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through EFT, credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller HopeJewels. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for R163,11. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
