Summaries

• Who are the main family members introduced in Chapter 2?

  Amir, his father, his mother, and Hassan
• How is Hassan discriminated against in Chapter 2?

  Due to his appearance and ethnicity
• What is explained in-depth regarding Hassan's and Amir's mothers in Chapter 2?

  Their fates and what happened to them
• What does Amir overhear his father saying about him in Chapter 3?

  That he is nothing like his father
• How does Amir's father feel about the Quaran in Chapter 3?

  He disapproves of it and seems almost atheistic
• How is Amir characterized in Chapter 3?

  As weak and indecisive
• How do Amir and Hassan reflect their fathers in Chapter 4?


  They embody the characteristics of Ali and Baba
• What is Hassan's educational status in Chapter 4?


  He is illiterate and does not have an education
• How does Amir feel about his father in Chapter 4?

  He feels emotionally neglected
• What passion does Amir have in Chapter 4?

  A deep-rooted passion for writing stories
• What significant event occurs in Afghanistan in Chapter 5?

  There is an invasion/war
• How does Hassan confront bullies in Chapter 5?

  By threatening to harm them with a slingshot
• What feelings does Amir experience towards Hassan in Chapter 5?

  Neglect and envy
• What gift does Hassan receive for his birthday in Chapter 5?

  Plastic surgery for his lip condition
• How does Hassan's demeanor change in the Winter in Chapter 5?

  He stops smiling
• What event is held every Winter in Chapter 6?

  A Kite-racing tournament
• How is the Kite-racing tournament described in Chapter 6?

  As the equivalent of "war"
• What motivates Amir to participate in the Kite racing tournament in Chapter 6?

  His desire to make his father proud and redeem himself
• How does Hassan view Amir's chances in the Kite racing tournament in Chapter 6?

  He has a strong feeling Amir will succeed
• What technological advancement is mentioned for Afghanistan in Chapter 6?

  They would soon receive TVs
• How does Amir behave towards Hassan before the tournament in Chapter 7?

  He acts stingy due to stress
• What is Amir's attitude towards flying a kite in Chapter 7?


  He is hesitant and unsure
• What does Hassan say to reassure Amir in Chapter 7?

  “Remember, Amir agha. There is no monster, just a beautiful day”
• What is Amir's belief about God in Chapter 7?

  He is still unsure if he believes in God
• How does Amir feel after winning the Kite-racing tournament in Chapter 7?

  He is thrilled to be accepted by his father
• What predicament does Hassan find himself in after the tournament in Chapter 7?


  He gets caught up with Assef and his crew
• How does Amir react to Hassan's predicament in Chapter 7?

  He sees it and does not defend Hassan, leading to guilt
• How does Amir deal with his guilt regarding Hassan?

  He tries to ignore and avoid Hassan
• What does Amir's father do in relation to Amir's success in the Kite-Running race?

  He continues to boast about Amir winning the race
• What does the invitation of Assef and his family to Amir's birthday reveal about Amir's feelings towards Hassan?

  It showcases that Amir has some type of trauma towards what had happened to Hassan
• What does Rahim Khan provide Amir regarding the woman he was going to marry?

  He gives Amir a backstory on what had happened to her
• What gift does Rahim Khan give to Amir?

  A notebook for him to write his stories
• Who has Amir continued to avoid?

  Hassan
• Why did Ali and Hassan decide to leave Baba and Amir's house?

  Due to Amir's lies
• What did Amir hide under Hassan's bed to frame him?

  Money and his new watch
• What do Hassan and Ali know about Amir's actions?

  They know that Amir saw and knows everything that happened to Hassan
• Where were Amir and Baba when they were fleeing to Pakistan?

  In a truck
• What tragic event happened to Kamal's father?

  He shot himself due to his son dying
• Where were Amir and Baba located in the truck?

  In the tank of the truck
• What nearly caused Amir to die during the escape?

  Having no air as the air was solid