Quizizz - Assignment 3 - Chapters 8-9 - "The Kite Runner"

How does Hassan act in the weeks following the kite fighting tournament?

• Hassan begs Amir to go with him to the police.

• Hassan acts no differently than before.

• Hassan does his chores and then sleeps as much as possible.

• Hassan cries each night and visits the doctor several times.

Describe Amir's relationship with his father after winning the kite tournament.

• He and his father spend a lot of money. His father takes Amir with him to buy a new sports car, Amir gets new "American" clothes, and they buy a color TV for Amir's bedroom.

• He and his father are still not that close. Though Amir's father brags about Amir's win to others, he still doesn't talk to Amir at dinner, and he often goes to his study to be alone.

• He and his father do everything together. His father takes Amir with him to work to show off his son who won the tournament, also, Amir's father invites Amir to sit with him and Rahim in the study as they smoke cigars in the evening.

• He and his father spend a lot of time together. His father takes Amir to the movies, they visit the zoo, and go on trips.

What did Amir say as he lay awake in the room of sleeping relatives in Jalalabad?

• He saw Hassan get raped.

• He wishes he father loved him.

• He hates having Hassan and Ali as servants.

• He wishes he were dead.

How does Hassan try to rekindle his relationship with Amir?

• Hassan asks Amir's father to talk to Amir, but Amir makes excuses about being too busy for Hassan.

• Hassan asks Amir to run errands with him, but Amir refuses to go.

• Hassan buys Amir candy when he is in town, but Amir refuses to take it.

• Hassan has Ali go to Amir and explain that their friendship means a lot, but Amir ignores him.

Amir and his father are enjoying their new relationship until Amir asks him a question that angers him. What is this question?

• If he's ever thought about moving to America

• If he's ever thought about adopting Hassan

• If he's ever thought of getting new servants

• If he's ever thought about getting remarried

What occurs between Amir and Hassan at the top of the hill in the cemetery?

• Amir pummels Hassan with pomegranates over and over, taunting him to fight back.

• Amir cries when Hassan mentions the kite tournament, then runs away in shame before Hassan can figure out why.

• Amir punches Hassan and rubs his face in the dirt.

• Amir tells Hassan he saw him get raped, and dares him to tell on him for not helping him get away.

Describe Amir's birthday party.

• Amir's party is very American. A band performs popular American music, the yard is decorated with red, white, and blue streamers, they cook hamburgers and hotdogs, and sing happy birthday to Amir as he blows out the candles on his cake.

• Amir's party is very extravagant. There are over 400 guests, the yard is decorated with lights, the finest food available, one of the most popular musicians in the country performs, and at the end there are fireworks.

• Amir's party is very grown-up. Everyone shows up in tuxedos and ball gowns, an orchestra entertains everyone, the food served is a popular Afghan delicacy, and at the end everyone congratulates Amir in a champagne toast.

• Amir's party is very childish. There are nearly 200 children. 7 clowns entertain everyone, a popular magician performs, and at the end his father surprises Amir and his guests with pony rides.

Why does Amir get so angry when his father refers to Assef as Assef jan?

• The word "jan" is a term of anger, one that Amir knows will insult Assef and make him even more violent towards Hassan.

• The word "jan" is directed at young children and Amir feels his father is patronizing Assef when he uses this word.

• The word "jan" is a racial remark, and Amir is embarrassed his father is so openly making fun of Assef's light skin and blond hair.

• The word "jan" is a term of endearment, one that Amir's father never uses when he talks to Amir.

What gift does Assef give Amir for his birthday?

• Brass knuckles

• Hassan's bloody shirt

• The biography of Hitler

• American jeans

What story does Rahim tell Amir on his birthday?

• He was once a bully like Assef, but as he grew older he learned to control his temper.

• He was once going to get married to a Hazara, but when his family found out they sent her away forever.

• His brother was raped like Hassan and never could get over what happened to him.

• His mother was a Hazara, but he was too ashamed to tell anyone he knew since it would hurt his status in society.