The Kite Runner - Chapters 1 - 3

When does the novel begin?

• December 2001

• September 1975

• March 2010

• July 1965

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The adult narrator of The Kite Runner is telling us a story of his childhood. This is known as:

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• In media res

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Hassan is described as "the harelipped kite runner." What does "harelipped" mean?

• lips in the shape of a hare or rabbit

• Another name for cleft lip; an opening in the upper lip

• a mustache; a hairy lip

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What happened to the narrator's mother?

• She drowned while swimming.

• She left the country.

• She ran away with performers.

• She died while giving birth to him.

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What is the rumor about Amir's father?

• He killed a man over over an insult.

• He owns a gold mine.

• He brought down a tiger with a knife.

• He once wrestled a bear.

What type of building did Baba design?

• An orphanage.

• A movie theater.

• A school.

• A sports complex.

Who said, "Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to fill them with your favorite color."

• Ali

• Baba

• Rahim Kahn

• Amir

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Who says, "...there is only one sin...And that is theft."

• Amir

• Ali

• Baba

• Rahim Kahn

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Why do the neighborhood kids call Ali names without fear of any repercussions?

• Because he could not speak.

• Because he is a Hazara.

• Because his wife left him.

• Because he was too weak to fight.

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What is "chapandaz?"

• An Afghani horseback sport.

• An Afghani traditional dance.

• An Afghani poetry recitation form.

• An Afghani lamb dish.

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