The Kite Runner Quiz

Where does the novel’s opening scene take place?

• Kabul, Afghanistan

• San Francisco, California

• Islamabad, Pakistan

• New York City

What does the phrase “There is a way to be good again” imply in the context of the story?

• It suggests Amir’s path to seeking forgiveness.

• It highlights Baba’s internal conflict.

• It is a line from a story Hassan enjoys.

• It represents Amir’s longing to revisit his homeland.

How are Amir and Hassan connected?

• They are cousins.

• Brothers

• They are childhood friends, but Hassan is Amir’s servant.

• They are classmates who compete in kite-fighting.

What is Hassan’s first word as a child?

• Baba

• Amir

• Kite

• Rahim

What distinctive physical trait does Hassan possess?

• He has one blue eye and one hazel eye.

• He was born with a cleft palate.

• He has an extra toe on one foot.

• He has a scar shaped like a star.

What does Baba say about theft?

• It is the worst sin because all sins stem from stealing.

• It is only wrong if someone gets caught.

• It is acceptable in times of war.

• It is not as bad as lying.

How does Baba feel about Amir’s interests?

• He fully supports Amir’s love for poetry and books.

• He worries Amir is not manly enough and prefers Hassan.

• He believes Amir will be a great scholar one day.

• He encourages Amir to focus on his studies.

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What does Amir struggle with most in these early chapters?

• His guilt over being a privileged Pashtun while Hassan is a Hazara

• His ability to win Baba’s approval

• His dislike of kite running

• His fear of moving to America

Describe the relationship between Amir and Baba in these chapters. How does Amir feel about his father, and what does Baba think of Amir?