Exploring The Kite Runner: Chapter 4

What significant event occurs during Amir's birthday party in Chapter 4?

• Amir receives a new bike as a gift.

• Hassan runs to fetch a kite for Amir.

• Hassan wins a race against Amir.

• Amir's father gives a speech about bravery.

How does Baba's relationship with Amir differ from his relationship with Hassan in this chapter?

• Baba is more protective of Amir than he is of Hassan.

• Baba is more demanding and distant with Amir, while he is affectionate and protective towards Hassan.

• Baba treats Amir with the same affection as he does Hassan.

• Baba shows equal levels of demand and distance towards both Amir and Hassan.

What does Amir struggle with in terms of his feelings towards Hassan in Chapter 4?

• Amir feels only admiration for Hassan.

• Amir struggles with jealousy and guilt towards Hassan.

• Amir is angry at Hassan for his loyalty.

• Amir is indifferent towards Hassan's achievements.

What role does the kite play in Amir's life during this chapter?

• The kite symbolizes Amir's financial success and ambition.

• The kite serves as a tool for Amir to escape his responsibilities.

• The kite represents Amir's childhood innocence, his desire for approval, and foreshadows guilt and complex relationships.

• The kite represents Amir's relationship with his father and their shared interests.

How does Baba's view of masculinity influence Amir's actions in Chapter 4?

• Baba's view of masculinity pressures Amir to act bravely and seek his father's approval, influencing his participation in the kite-fighting tournament.

• Amir feels no pressure from Baba regarding his actions in the tournament.

• Baba encourages Amir to ignore his fears and avoid competition.

• Baba believes that emotional expression is the true measure of masculinity.

What is the significance of the story Amir tells Hassan in this chapter?

• The story focuses on Amir's desire for revenge against Hassan.

• The story serves as a warning about the dangers of friendship.

• The story highlights the bond between Amir and Hassan, emphasizing themes of loyalty and foreshadowing future conflicts.

• The story illustrates Amir's jealousy towards Hassan's success.

How does the chapter illustrate the theme of friendship?

• Friendship is depicted through isolation and misunderstandings.

• The theme of friendship is illustrated by individual achievements and personal goals.

• The chapter illustrates friendship through mutual support, shared experiences, and sacrifices.

• The chapter shows friendship through competition and rivalry.

What internal conflict does Amir face regarding his loyalty to Hassan?

• Amir feels guilty about not standing up for his own beliefs.

• Amir is conflicted about his friendship with Baba instead of Hassan.

• Amir struggles with his feelings of jealousy towards Hassan's success.

• Amir faces a conflict between his loyalty to Hassan and his desire for social acceptance and personal validation.

How does the setting of Afghanistan impact the events in Chapter 4?

• The setting of Afghanistan impacts the events in Chapter 4 by influencing characters' motivations and highlighting themes of survival and loyalty.

• Chapter 4 takes place in a different country, affecting the plot differently.

• The setting of Afghanistan has no relevance to the characters' actions.

• The events in Chapter 4 are solely driven by economic factors unrelated to the setting.

What does Amir's relationship with his father reveal about his character in this chapter?

• Amir seeks his father's approval, revealing his feelings of inadequacy and guilt.

• Amir is solely focused on his own success without regard for his father.

• Amir's father is indifferent to his achievements.

• Amir feels completely confident in his father's love.