Character Relationships and Events in The Kite Runner

Amir is preoccupied with thoughts of Soraya and plans to talk to her. After months, he finally interacts with her at her stall, which could start rumors. Soraya's mother is pleased to see Amir, but her father, General Taheri, disapproves of Amir's interest. Meanwhile, Baba's health declines due to cancer, and he eventually collapses at the flea market. After recovering, Amir asks Baba to propose to Soraya on his behalf. Soraya confesses her past to Amir, who accepts her despite her history.

What is Amir's main concern at the beginning of the chapter?

• His studies

• Soraya

• His career

• His father's health

What does Amir ask Soraya during their first conversation?

• About her plans for the future

• About her favorite food

• About her father

• About her favorite movie

What does Soraya's mother do when she sees Amir?

• Asks him to leave

• Scolds him

• Offers him fruit for Baba

• Ignores him

What does Amir learn about Soraya during his visits?

• She wants to be a doctor

• She wants to be a writer

• She wants to be a teacher

• She wants to travel the world

What does Soraya aspire to become?

• A writer

• A musician

• A teacher

• A doctor

How does General Taheri react to Amir's presence?

• He ignores him

• He welcomes him warmly

• He invites him for dinner

• He throws Amir's story away

What does General Taheri do with Amir's story?

• He reads it carefully

• He throws it away

• He asks for more stories

• He praises it

What is Baba's reaction to his cancer diagnosis?

• He seeks immediate treatment

• He refuses treatment

• He tells everyone about it

• He moves to another city

What happens to Baba at the flea market?

• He buys a new stall

• He collapses and has a seizure

• He gets into an argument

• He meets an old friend

Who comforts Amir after Baba's collapse?

• His best friend

• Soraya

• His mother

• The General