General Knowledge Flashcards
Who is the author of The Kite Runner?
Khaled Hosseini
What is the primary setting of The Kite Runner?
Kabul, Afghanistan
What is the relationship between Amir and Hassan?
They are childhood friends and also half-brothers.
What does kite fighting symbolize in the novel?
Competition, friendship, and betrayal.
What is the name of Amir’s father?
Baba
True or False: Hassan is a Hazara.
True
Fill in the blank: Amir wins the kite fighting tournament to gain his father’s ________.
approval
What traumatic event happens to Hassan after the kite tournament?
He is assaulted by Assef.
Who is Assef?
The antagonist who bullies Amir and Hassan.
What does Amir do after witnessing Hassan’s assault?
He runs away and feels guilty.
What is the significance of the title ‘The Kite Runner’?
It reflects Amir’s journey of redemption and his desire to make amends.
What event forces Amir and Baba to flee Afghanistan?
The Soviet invasion.
True or False: Amir and Baba immigrate to the United States.
True
What is Baba’s dream for Amir?
To become a successful writer.
Who is Soraya?
Amir’s wife.
What does Amir discover about Hassan later in the novel?
Hassan is his half-brother.
What is the main theme of The Kite Runner?
Redemption and the impact of the past.
What does Amir do to seek redemption for his past actions?
He returns to Afghanistan to rescue Hassan’s son, Sohrab.
Fill in the blank: The character of Rahim Khan serves as a ________ for Amir.
mentor
What is the fate of Baba in the novel?
He dies of cancer.
True or False: Sohrab is Hassan’s son.
True
What does the slingshot symbolize in the story?
Protection and the bond between Amir and Hassan.
What does Amir struggle with throughout his life?
Guilt and the need for redemption.
What is the significance of the pomegranate tree?
It symbolizes Amir and Hassan’s friendship.
Who adopts Sohrab at the end of the novel?
Amir
What does Amir say at the end of the novel regarding kites?
‘For you, a thousand times over.’
Fill in the blank: Amir’s journey back to Afghanistan is also a journey of ________.
self-discovery
What is the role of women in The Kite Runner?
They face oppression and limited rights in Afghan society.
What genre does The Kite Runner belong to?
Fiction/Novel
What lesson does Amir learn about forgiveness?
That it is a necessary step towards healing.
Who helps Amir navigate the dangers of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan?
Farid
What does the character of Assef represent?
The brutality and oppression in society.
True or False: The Kite Runner is set in modern-day Afghanistan.
False
What happens to Sohrab at the end of the novel?
He is traumatized but begins to heal.
What does Amir’s relationship with Baba teach him?
The complexities of father-son relationships.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘There is a way to be good again’?
It reflects the theme of redemption.
Fill in the blank: Amir’s guilt drives him to seek ________.
redemption
What does the novel explore about friendship?
The complexities and challenges of loyalty.
True or False: The Kite Runner addresses the theme of social class differences.
True
What does Amir initially feel towards Hassan’s loyalty?
Jealousy and resentment.
How does Amir’s perception of his past change throughout the novel?
He learns to confront and take responsibility for his actions.
Who is the protagonist of The Kite Runner?
Amir
Fill in the blank: The novel is a story of ________ and ________.
love; betrayal
What does the character of Baba represent in the story?
The ideals of masculinity and honor.
What does the novel suggest about the impact of war on personal relationships?
It can lead to deep scars and changes in dynamics.
Fill in the blank: The Kite Runner depicts the struggle between ________ and ________.
personal desire; cultural expectations
