Quizizz - Assignment 9 - Chapters 23-24 - "The Kite Runner"

Describe some of Amir's most severe injuries.

• He has a collapsed lung, his liver is bleeding internally, he has a mild concussion, his right arm is broken in three places, several teeth are missing, his vision is permanently damaged in one eye, and his ankle has pins holding it together.

• Both of his legs are broken, he has several fractured ribs, he has stitches across the top portion of his scalp, four of his fingernails are gone, his eye is bruised, and he has several deep cuts.

• Both of his arms are broken, he has a severe laceration on this throat, one kidney has to be removed, his nose is fractured, he dislocated his shoulder, one ear was nearly ripped off, he has 77 stitches on the inside of his left leg, and he has bruises covering most of his body.

• His mouth is wired shut from a broken jaw, he has a ruptured spleen, several broken ribs, a punctured lung, a broken bone around his eye socket, several missing teeth, and many cuts.

What is the significance of Amir's injury to his lip?

• Amir has the same scar that Hassan had with his harelip.

• Amir has the same scar that Sohrab has, making them look like father and son.

• Amir will no longer be able to smile, just like Hassan did not smile in all those years he suffered from what happened after the kite tournament.

• Amir will no longer be able to speak normally, making him sound even less American when he returns home to the United States.

What happened to Rahim Khan?

• His was killed for talking back to the Taliban as they went from home to home looking for money and valuables to steal.

• He flew to America to spend his last days in a country he had longed to visit his

  entire life.

• He passed away from an advanced form of lung cancer.

• He left town when Amir did and left only a note and keys to a safety deposit box

  behind for Amir when he returned.

Why does Amir leave the hospital in Peshawar and go to Islamabad?

• A. The Taliban are looking for Amir so he is not safe in Peshawar.

• The hospital finds out Amir has been living in America and refuses to continue to treat him for free.

• The doctors are unable to perform the more complicated surgeries Amir requires.

• Amir has to get Sohrab to safety before the orphanage director comes looking for him.

Amir planned on leaving Sohrab with the Caldwell family in Pakistan. Why does Amir suddenly have to change his plans and become responsible for Sohrab?

• The Caldwell family already have fourteen orphans living with them. They are unable to take in another and send Sohrab away.

• The Caldwell family never existed. They were a lie Rahim told Amir to push him to go get Sohrab.

• The Caldwell family was deported from Afghanistan and sent back to America for interfering with national affairs.

• The Caldwell family was killed in a Taliban raid three days after Amir went to get Sohrab.

What does Amir give to Farid for helping him on his journey to find Sohrab?

• He gives him all the money Rahim left, a little over $2,000.

• He gives him the car they used for their travels and promises to send his children toys from America.

• He gives him and his family money for airfare to America to stay with him and his wife in San Francisco.

• He gives him a handshake and a sincere thanks for all his help.

Where does Sohrab go when he runs away?

• The crowded marketplace

• The large mosque

• The kite store

• The orphanage

Why is Sohrab scared to go with Amir to America?

• He is afraid that Amir will get tired of him or that Amir's wife won't like him.

• He is scared if he leaves his country his mother and father would be dishonored.

• He is afraid the kids in America will laugh at his accent and make fun of his Hazara looks.

• He is scared he will not learn English and will have no friends.

What does Amir discover at the American embassy when trying to get information about adopting Sohrab?

• The process will cost a lot of money to pay off various agencies involved.

• The process will be relatively easy as long as Sohrab gives his consent.

• The process will be pretty cheap and simple since no one pays much attention to Afghan children.

• The process will be nearly impossible.

What does Sohrab do at the hotel each night before bed?

• He thanks the manager for allowing them to stay another night.

• He takes a very long, hot bath.

• He watches a puppet show on TV.

• He drinks a glass of orange juice.