The Kite Runner ch. 5-6

The gunfire that alarms Amir, Hassan, and Ali at night while Baba is away is caused by

• an attack on Amir's neighborhood by disgruntled Hazaras.

• the violent overthrow of the Afghan monarchy by Russia.

• a bloodless coup in which the king's cousin usurped the throne.

• striking workers who have targeted Baba's house.

Following the gunfire, what is Hassan's biggest worry?

• that his mother will never return

• that he and his father will be sent away

• that he will not be able to attend school

• that his hut has been destroyed

Which of the following is NOT true of Assef?

• His mother is Italian.

• His nickname is "the Ear Eater."

• He believes Hitler was a great leader.

• His father is one of Baba's friends.

Which of the following is NOT true of Assef?

• He once beat a kid unconscious with his brass knuckles.

• Hasan threatens to destroy his eye.

• He is a sociopath.

• He calls Amir "Flat-Nose."

• He brags that the new leader of Afghanistan had dinner at his house.

True or False: When Baba's friends come to visit with their kids, Amir includes Hassan in their games.

• True

• False

Why does Amir envy Hassan?

• Hassan has a better relationship with Ali than Amir has with Baba.

• Hassan is pure, honest, and also clever.

• Hassan is more athletic.

• All of these are correct.

What is ironic about Hassan's surgery?

• Neighborhood children begin teasing him even more after the surgery.

• Shortly after his surgery, Hassan stops smiling.

• It makes Amir hate him more, which is a curse.

• It makes Ali feel more ashamed of his own disability and more distant from his handsome son.

Who is the best kite runner that Amir knows?

• Baba

• Hassan

• Rahim Khan

• Ahmad

What revealing question does Amir ask Hassan?

• Would you move away from me if you could live in Iran?

• Do you think about your mother?

• Do you believe in God?

• Would you eat dirt if I told you to?

What battle scars from kite fighting do the boys compare at school?

• gashes on their fingers from ground glass

• bruises from fighting other boys over fallen kites

• bruises from kites diving and hitting them

• punctures from splintered bamboo frames