Quizizz - Assignment 7 - Chapters 18-20 - "The Kite Runner

What signs from his childhood does Amir think of that support this idea that his father is also Hassan's father?

• His dad used the term "jan" when he talked to Hassan, he took Hassan on private trips every month, he always threw Hassan an elaborate birthday party, and he paid to have Hassan privately educated.

• His dad showered Hassan with gifts, he invited Hassan into his study while he smoked cigars, he wrote letters to Hassan after they moved to America, and he asked Rahim to open the house to Hassan and his family.

• His dad paid for Hassan's harelip to be fixed, he never missed his birthday, he called Hassan family when Amir asked him if he would ever get new servants, and he cried the day Ali and Hassan left

• He always played with Hassan more, he bragged about Hassan's accomplishments to others, he bought him gifts, and he sent him money each month after they moved to America.

Amir tells Rahim at first that he cannot go to Kabul because he has a wife in America, a home, a career, and a family. What makes him change his mind and go Kabul?

• Amir realizes that his actions years ago prevented Hassan from having those same things in his life.

• Amir believes that he would be dishonoring his father if he does not do this.

• Amir understands that Soraya would be ashamed of him if he did not do this, and he doesn't want to jeopardize their happy marriage.

• Amir knows this is the only way he can make up for his sins and not be condemned in the afterlife.

Who is Farid?

• The man driving Amir to Kabul

• The man who runs the orphanage where Sohrab was rumored to be

• The officer who allows Amir into Afghanistan even though he doesn't have permission from the government

• The leader of the Taliban

What does Amir have to wear as he travels to Kabul?

• He must wear a long robe and a backpack

• He must wear long pants and a head piece

• He must wear traditional Afghan clothing and a fake beard

• He must wear a burqa to cover his face and sandals

Describe the Afghanistan Amir sees upon his return.

• Poverty is everywhere. Most of the city is destroyed, and the Taliban roam the streets looking for trouble.

• The country is a mix of mansions and shacks. The Pashtun people are thriving and doing well in their businesses, while the Hazara people are living in poverty.

• The country is rebuilding. Many people have reopened shops and businesses and are returning to their homes.

• Wealth is everywhere. The country has discovered oil and is making a large profit by exporting it to other countries. Even the lower class people are doing well with all the jobs the oil rigs have brought to the area.

Farid is resentful of Amir and treats him with contempt. What makes him suddenly

change his attitude?

• When he finds out Amir is a famous author back in the United States

• When he finds out his father and Amir's father used to be good friends

• When he finds out Amir is wealthy and will be paying him a large sum

• When he finds out Amir is trying to rescue an orphan and get him to safety

Amir thinks Wahid's children are envious of his wristwatch so he gives it to them as a gift. What does Amir later discover they really want?

• His food

• His clean clothes

• His ring

• His shoes

How does Amir react the first time he sees the Taliban?

• He hides his face immediately to avoid confrontation. He is nervous his face will give him away, letting the Taliban know he is not supposed to be there.

• He stares at the men as they drive by. He is filled with fear and can't quite get over seeing them in person rather than on the news.

• He yells angrily at them along with others who are standing on the street corner. They are not afraid since there are more citizens than Taliban.

• He runs into an alleyway to avoid their random violence. He is terrified that a stray bullet will hit him as he is running for safety.

Whom does Amir meet who once knew his mother?

• A homeless man who used to be a professor

• A hotel owner who once lived next door

• A Taliban officer

• A retired doctor who treated his mother

Why does the man at the orphanage say he has never seen Sohrab?

• He is afraid that they are going to hurt him.

• He is holding out for a bribe since he is desperate for money.

• He is having a bad day and takes it out on Amir.

• He is worried they will take Sohrab who is his favorite child.