The Kite Runner, chapter 2

What is the relationship between Hassan and the narrator?

• Brothers

• Cousins

• Friends

• Neighbors

How does the narrator describe Hassan's appearance?

• Tall with curly hair

• Round face with narrow eyes

• Dark skin with a big nose

• Blue eyes with freckles

What activity did Hassan and the narrator enjoy doing together?

• Playing soccer

• Reading books

• Climbing trees and using mirrors

• Swimming in the creek

How does the narrator describe his father's house?

• Small and cozy

• Old and run-down

• Large and beautiful

• Ordinary and simple

What tragedy happened to both Hassan and the narrator when they were babies?

• They both got very sick

• They both lost their fathers

• They both lost their mothers

• They both had to leave Afghanistan

The passage reveals a stark contrast between the living conditions of Amir (the narrator) and Hassan. Compare and contrast their homes and social status. What does this difference suggest about the society they live in? Use evidence from the text in your response.