The Kite Runner, Chapter 8 Questions

What change does Amir notice in Hassan's behavior after the kite tournament?

• Hassan becomes more talkative

• Hassan spends more time alone and sleeping

• Hassan refuses to do his chores

• Hassan starts arguing with Amir

How does Amir react to Hassan's continued loyalty after the incident?

• He feels grateful and tries to repair their friendship

• He becomes angry and confronts Hassan

• He feels uncomfortable and tries to avoid Hassan

• He pretends nothing has changed between them

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Why does Amir suggest to Baba that they get new servants?

• To improve the household's efficiency

• Because he wants better-qualified staff

• To avoid facing Hassan and his own guilt

• Because Ali and Hassan asked for a raise

How does Baba respond to Amir's suggestion about new servants?

• He calmly considers the idea

• He agrees it might be time for a change

• He becomes angry and firmly refuses

• He ignores Amir's suggestion completely

What excuse does Amir use to spend more time alone?

• Pretending to be sick

• Focusing on his schoolwork

• Helping Baba with business

• Training for kite flying

What does Amir do with the pomegranates on the hill?

• He shares them with Hassan as a peace offering

• He throws them at Hassan, demanding Hassan hit him back

• He uses them to write a message of apology

• He throws them at Assef.

Who is Amir actually angry with?

• Himself

• Hassan

• The mullah

• Baba