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The Kite Runner

Khaled Hosseini

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- Amir
- Hassan
- Baba
- Ali
- Sohrab
- Assef
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- Motifs
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Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz

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1 of 5
Why does Amir go to Kabul in search of Sohrab?

He must prove to his father that he loves his homeland.
He must see if there is anything left that he recognizes.
He must redeem himself for failing Hassan.
He must see if his worst fears are justified.

2 of 5
How does the novel present the past?

As a series of mistakes to be forgotten
As a romantic and idealized delusion
As always influencing the present
As better than the present but irrecoverable

3 of 5
What is the significance of rape in the novel?

It symbolizes the violent nature of political change and development.
It represents the domination of the powerful over the powerless.
It stands in for the lack of emotional connection between Amir and Baba.
It shows how the outside world views Afghans and Afghanistan.

4 of 5
Why is Amir's failure to stop Hassan's rape ironic?

He believed Hassan's rape would end the cycle of violence, but it merely started it.
He imagined that his father would save Hassan, but he actually hurt him more.
He thought it would help him be happy, but he ended up feeling torn by guilt and sadness.
He saw the rape as an unfortunate byproduct of war, but it was really the cause.

5 of 5
What does Amir's split lip represent?

The divided feelings he has about his father.
The fractured landscape of contemporary Afghanistan.
The pointlessness of revenge and violence.
The merging of his identity with Hassan's.

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