Character Motivations and Events in Literature

Amir reflects on his life and relationships, particularly with his wife Soraya and his old friend Rahim Khan. As he prepares to travel to Pakistan due to Rahim Khan's illness, Amir contemplates past events and family dynamics. The narrative explores themes of memory, regret, and the possibility of redemption.

What startled Amir while he was staring at the phone?

• A loud noise from outside

• Aflatoon's bark

• Soraya's voice

• The phone ringing

What was Soraya doing while half-watching a PBS special?

• Talking on the phone

• Reading a book

• Correcting essays

• Cooking dinner

Who named the cocker spaniel Aflatoon?

• Amir

• Soraya

• The General

• Rahim Khan

Why does Amir decide to go to Pakistan?

• To visit an old friend

• To attend a wedding

• Because Rahim Khan is very sick

• For a business trip

What does Soraya ask Amir about his trip to Pakistan?

• If he will stay long

• If it is safe

• If he will call her every day

• If he will take her with him

Where does Amir go for a walk to reflect?

• Hyde Park

• Golden Gate Park

• Central Park

• Griffith Park

What does Amir see in the park that reminds him of his past?

• A beautiful sunset

• A familiar face

• A group of children

• A pair of kites

What does Rahim Khan tell Amir over the phone?

• He should come back home

• He needs financial help

• There is a way to be good again

• He has a secret to share

What health issue did the General face two years earlier?

• A broken hip

• A severe cold

• A heart attack

• A stroke

What did Khala Jamila do while the General was in the hospital?

• Wrote letters to him

• Cooked his favorite meals

• Sang songs to him

• Read him stories