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WorksheetsKite Runner 1-5
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
What does Amir say happened to him at the age of 12?
He saw something so devastating he will never forget it.
He met the person who would eventually change his life.
He experienced the best day of his entire life.
He became the person he is today.
Compare and contrast the type of homes Amir and Hassan live in.
Amir lives in a gated community, while Hassan lives in a small apartment outside Kabul.
Amir lives in a huge home, while Hassan lives in a compound for poor people.
Amir lives in one of the fanciest mansions in the city, while Hassan lives in a small mud hut on the same property.
Amir lives on a beautiful ranch, while Hassan lives in military housing.
Who is Rahim Khan?
Amir's best friend growing up
The best friend and business partner of Amir's father
A political leader in Afghanistan
Hassan's uncle who works for the government
What happened to Amir's mother?
She dies giving birth to Amir.
She died from complications after a suicide bomber hit Amir's school.
She ran away with another man while Amir was young.
She was killed by the Taliban while at a peaceful protest.
What happened to Hassan's mother?
She ran off with a clan of traveling singers and dancers.
She was arrested on suspicion of treason.
She died shortly after childbirth.
She was murdered while walking home one night.
Describe Ali.
He is an honorable man who memorized the Koran. He is also partially crippled in his leg and face.
He is a highly educated man who has overcome many struggles in life. He is one of the most handsome men in Kabul, and women dream about a life with him.
He is a hard worker who has reached a successful position in his later life. He also is one of the few men in the city who comes from two different racial backgrounds.
He is a lower class citizen who has committed crimes in the past but has worked to turn his life around. He also has a skin disease which creates an odd coloring of his skin.
What did Amir's father build during Amir's early childhood?
An orphanage
A sprawling shopping center
A hospital
A school
Amir's father says there is only one sin in the world. What is it?
Adultery
Theft
Greed
Murder
What favorite pastime does Amir have that his father just can't stand?
Magic
Soccer
Reading
Golf
What prompts Amir to write his first story?
Amir has a very vivid dream that inspires him to write.
Amir overhears his father talking business, and it spurs his imagination.
Amir pretends to read a book to Hassan, but he is actually just making something up. Hassan loves his story.
Amir's teacher requires everyone to write a story and read it in class.
What was the cause of all the gunfire and bombing that took place at the beginning of chapter 5?
The Taliban tried to take control of the government but failed.
The monarchy had been overthrown in a coup.
The people were celebrating in the streets over finding more oil near the base of the mountain.
The Pakistani people were invading the streets of Kabul in a fight for land and resources.
What is Assef's reputation around town?
He is the son of a wealthy businessman who wears American clothes and has American toys. He is thought to be the richest boy in Kabul.
He is a quiet, thin boy who is known for being picked on by bullies.
He is the smartest boy in town and is rumored to have been offered a scholarship to an American university.
He is a sociopath who carries brass knuckles with him and enjoys hurting others.
Assef says, "Too late for Hitler, but not for us." What does he mean?
Assef thinks the people of Afghanistan need to overthrow the current government to get rid of a leader who resembles Hitler in his manner of governing.
Assef wants the new leader of Afghanistan to get rid of all the Hazara descendants so it is only the Pashtuns who are left.
Assef wants the new leader of Afghanistan to follow Hitler's charismatic lead and revolutionize their country.
Assef thinks the people of Afghanistan need to find a leader who acts like Hitler in order to rid their country of foreigners who are trying to take control.
What does Hassan do to save both himself and Amir from Assef?
He takes out his slingshot and aims a rock at Assef's eye.
He pulls a gun out of his waistband and threatens to shoot Assef.
He sacrifices the honor of his family and admits to Assef that his mother was a whore.
He uses his powerful speaking ability to persuade Assef to let them go in exchange for the kite they were carrying.
What does Amir's father get Hassan for his birthday?
He buys him a very expensive kite that all the other boys covet.
He pays for Hassan to have surgery to fix his cleft lip.
He takes Hassan to a soccer game and helps him meet his favorite player.
He opens a savings account for Hassan's future college expenses.
