The Kite Runner, chapter 5

What is the main event that occurs at the beginning of the passage?

• A thunderstorm

• A duck hunting expedition

• A military coup

• A family celebration

What significant historical event does this night foreshadow?

• The end of the monarchy in Afghanistan

• The beginning of World War II

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Iranian Revolution

Which character trait does Baba display when he returns home?

• Anger

• Indifference

• Fear

• Excitement

What is Assef's vision for Afghanistan?

• A democratic republic

• A country only for Pashtuns

• A communist state

• A return to monarchy

How does Hassan stand up to Assef?

• He physically attacks him

• He threatens him with a slingshot

• He calls for help from adults

• He uses verbal insults

What is the narrator's internal conflict regarding his relationship with Hassan?

• Whether Hassan is truly his friend or just a servant

• Whether to tell Baba about the incident with Assef

• Whether to continue living in Afghanistan

• Whether to learn how to use a slingshot

Compare and contrast Hassan's and Amir's reactions to the confrontation with Assef. What does this reveal about their characters?

The author writes: "I wished Baba were there." Why do you think Amir feels this way? How might Baba's presence have changed the situation?