The Kite Runner ch 8-14

How does Amir and Hassan's relationship change after the kite flying tournament?

• They grow closer, more like brothers because of the shared experience of winning.
• Hassan becomes jealous over the attention that Baba gives to Amir because of his kite flying abilities.
• Amir becomes awkward and rejects any kind of friendship toward Hassan.  Hassan becomes recluse and sad.
• Amir becomes jealous over the attention that Baba gives Hassan because of his kite running abilities.

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How does Hassan react to Amir's betrayal with the wrist watch and money?

• Hassan lied to Baba; he and Ali left - moving far away.
• Hassan blamed Amir which caused Baba to throw Ali and Hassan out of his home.
• Hassan attacked Assef for setting him up and creating doubt with Baba and Amir.
• Hassan made his father, Ali, defend him to Baba.  Baba then made them leave his home, never to return.

How does Baba react to Ali and Hassan’s decision to leave? 

• He was stern but felt justified because it involved a theft.
• Baba was furious and told them that if they didn't leave, he'd call the police.
• He cried and begged them to stay.
• He had left to do business in town and expected that they would be gone by the time he returned.

Why did Amir and his father flee Afghanistan?

• Assef's threats started to affect Amir and Baba thought it would be for Amir's best interest.
• Baba and Amir wanted to protect Ali and Hassan so they helped escort them to a safer area.
• With the Soviet invasion, the country had become hostile and dangerous
• Because Baba's business interests were considered too "western," they needed to escape from the Taliban.

Why does Baba challenge the Russian officer?  How does Amir feel about this?

• Baba was drunk, acting out because he was losing his home to war.  Amir was afraid for his life.
• Baba had cancer and had nothing to lose by doing this.  Amir felt sad about his father.
• The officer wanted Baba and Amir to turn over Ali and Hassan.  But Baba refused.  Amir was horrified that Baba would jeopardize his life for them.
• Baba defends a helpless woman who the officer wanted to rape.  Amir is horrified because he feels that Baba put him and his own lives in danger.

“America was different. America was a river roaring along, unmindful of the past. I could wade into this river, let my sins drown to the bottom, let the waters carry me someplace far.” This quote from Chapter 11 is said by whom?What does it reveal? 

• Hassan said it after he and Ali left Baba's home - they were finally free of servitude. 
• Assef said it because of the guilt he felt about raping Hassan.
• Ali said it because being that far away, no one would ever know about Hassan's real father and mother.
• Amir said it because he felt he would be able to bury his past lies and acts toward Hassan.

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Why does Rahim Khan call Amir?  How does this call impact Amir?

• Rahim Khan tells him that he's very sick and that "there's a way to be good again."  Amir realizes that Rahim Khan has known all along about what he did.
• Rahim Khan tells him that his father, Baba, is dying of cancer.  Amir decides to reconnect with his father.
• Rahim Khan calls to tell him that Assef has murdered Hassan.  Amir vows revenge.
• Rahim Khan calls to tell him that Ali and Hassan are trying to get to America.  Amir ignores his plea to help them.