Kite Runner ch. 1-5

Match the characters with their descriptions.

Sanaubar (Hassan's mother)

• her first words were "Amir".

• has a paralysis of face muscles and walking difficulties.

• is unscrupulous and has a dishonorable reputation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Match the characters with their descriptions.

Ali (Hassan's father)

• his first words were "Amir"

• has a paralysis of face muscles and walking difficulties

• is unscrupulous and has a dishonorable reputation

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Match the characters with their descriptions.

Hassan

• his first words were "Amir"

• has a paralysis of face muscles and walking difficulties

• is unscrupulous and has a dishonorable reputation

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Match the characters with their descriptions.

Amir

• Hazara, Shi'a Muslim, Afghanistan's minority group

• Pashtun, Sunni Muslim, Afghanistan's majority group

• Tajik, Christian, Afghanistan's minority group

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Match the characters with their descriptions.

Hassan

• Hazara, Shi'a Muslim, Afghanistan's minority group

• Tajik, Christian, Afghanistan's minority group

• Pashtun, Sunni Muslim, Afghanistan's majority group

What is true about Hassan's mother?

• She left her husband, which is considered to be worse than death.

• She lives with Ali and Hassan but doesn't love her husband.

• She died during childbirth.

What is true about Amir's and Hassan's home?

• Both Amir and Hassan live in luxurious homes.

• Amir's home is large and luxurious, whereas Hassan's home is small and sparsely furnished.

• Both Amir and Hassan live in small and simple homes.

• Amir envies Hassan for his home.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

What adjective can be used to describe Baba (Amir's father)?

• religious, devout

• proud

• egoistic

• independent

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does Amir want to tell Assef about Hassan when Assef bullies them about being friends?

• That Amir is ashamed of Hassan.

• That Amir has other friends too.

• That Hassan is actually Amir's servant.

Who is Assef and what is he famous for?

• He is the son of one of Baba's friends.

• He is one of Amir's closest friends.

• He is famous for his ability to recite poems.

• He is famous for his fighting.