Kite Runner Quiz Whole Book

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

• The enduring strength of their friendship

• The division and conflict that grows between them

• The prosperity of Afghanistan

• The innocence of childhood

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Which literary device is predominantly used in the following quote from "The Kite Runner": "I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid overcast day in the winter of 1975"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

• Hyperbole

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In "The Kite Runner," what is the primary conflict that drives Amir's actions throughout the novel?

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

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How does the author use the kite fighting tournament to advance the plot of the novel?

• It serves as a backdrop for Amir's childhood memories.

• It is the setting where Amir betrays Hassan.

• It symbolizes the political turmoil of Afghanistan.

• It introduces the main antagonist of the story.

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What theme is most closely associated with the character development of Amir in "The Kite Runner"?

• The inevitability of fate

• The search for redemption

• The impact of war

• The power of friendship

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Which character in "The Kite Runner" best exemplifies the subject of loyalty?

• Amir

• Hassan

• Baba

• Assef

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What does the act of kite running symbolize in the novel?

• The pursuit of glory

• The struggle for power

• The quest for redemption

• The joy of childhood

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How does the author use the setting of Kabul to enhance the story's themes?

• By highlighting the cultural richness of Afghanistan

• By contrasting the city's beauty with the characters' internal conflicts

• By showing the impact of political changes on the characters' lives

• By using it as a mere backdrop without much significance

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between Amir and Baba while still in Afghanistan?

• Distant and strained

• Warm and affectionate

• Respectful and formal

• Equal and supportive

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What role does the character Sohrab play in Amir's quest for redemption?

• He is the reason Amir returns to Afghanistan.

• He represents Amir's lost innocence.

• He offers Amir a chance to atone for his past mistakes.

• He is a symbol of the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan.

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