Homework Questions for Wednesday Sept. 19

1. Why did Ali and Sanaubar make an 'odd couple'?

2. What kind of relationship do Hassan and Amir have? Give at least 3 details to prove your point.


3. Describe the relationship of Amir with his father. What problems are they likely to fact in their relationship?

4. What does Hassan's criticism of Amir's story (the one he wrote) tell us about Hassan?

5. What does Hassan do in Chapter 5 to help Amir? Based on Hassan's background, why is this particularly brave?

6. Who is Rahim Khan? What kind of man is he?

7. At the end of Chapter 7, how do the contrasting events that define Amir's life that day (his kite flying victory and the attack) relate to one another? What do they tell us about Amir's character?