The Kite Runner: Chapters 1 and 2

What is the primary setting of the first two chapters of "The Kite Runner"?

• Kabul, Afghanistan in the 1970s

• San Francisco, USA in the 2000s

• Herat, Afghanistan in the 1950s

• Paris, France in the 1980s

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Who is the narrator of "The Kite Runner"?

• Hassan

• Amir

• Baba

• Rahim Khan

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What is the relationship between Amir and Hassan?

• Cousins

• Brothers

• Best friends

• Master and servant

What does Hassan's dream about the lake symbolize?

• The danger that lies ahead

• The depth of Hassan and Amir's friendship

• Hassan's fear of water

• The divide between different social classes

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What is the main conflict introduced in the first two chapters?

• Amir's struggle with his father's expectations

• The political turmoil in Afghanistan

• Amir's jealousy of Hassan

• The socioeconomic divide between Amir and Hassan

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How does Amir feel about Hassan's kite running skills?

• Indifferent

• Proud

• Jealous

• Dismissive

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What does the pomegranate tree symbolize in the relationship between Amir and Hassan?

• A place of safety and comfort

• The sweetness of their childhood

• A boundary that cannot be crossed

• Their friendship and shared memories

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How does Baba's personality contrast with Amir's character in the early chapters?

• Baba is quiet and introspective, while Amir is outgoing and social.

• Baba is physically strong and assertive, while Amir is more sensitive and creative.

• Baba is uninterested in politics, while Amir is very politically aware.

• Baba is generous and kind, while Amir is selfish and cruel.

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What event does Amir recall at the beginning of the novel that sets the tone for the story?

• A kite fighting tournament

• His first day of school

• The fall of the Afghan monarchy

• A phone call from Rahim Khan

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In the context of the first two chapters, how is the theme of guilt introduced?

• Through Amir's treatment of Hassan

• Through Baba's disappointment in Amir

• Through the societal treatment of Hazaras

• Through Amir's reflections on his past actions

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