Analyzing Chapter 8 of Kite Runner

In Chapter 8 of "The Kite Runner," what evidence from the text supports the idea that Amir is struggling with guilt after the kite tournament?

• Amir's decision to spend more time with Hassan.

• Amir's excitement about winning the tournament.

• Amir's avoidance of Hassan and his inability to sleep.

• Amir's conversations with his father about the tournament.

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What is a central idea that emerges in Chapter 8 of "The Kite Runner," and how is it developed throughout the chapter?

• The importance of friendship, developed through Amir's interactions with Hassan.

• The theme of betrayal, developed through Amir's internal conflict and actions.

• The joy of winning, developed through Amir's celebration with his father.

• The significance of family, developed through Baba's pride in Amir.

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In Chapter 8, how does the author use the word "guilt" to impact the tone of the text?

• It creates a joyful tone by highlighting Amir's achievements.

• It introduces an ambiguous tone by downplaying Amir's feelings.

• It establishes a somber tone by emphasizing Amir's internal struggle.

• It creates a neutral tone by focusing on Amir's daily routine.

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What is the author's purpose in describing Amir's behavior towards Hassan in Chapter 8, and how is rhetoric used to advance this purpose?

• To show Amir's loyalty, using positive language to describe their friendship.

• To illustrate Amir's happiness, using cheerful language to describe his mood.

• To demonstrate Amir's cowardice, using heroic language to describe his decisions.

• To highlight Amir's guilt, using negative connotations to describe his actions.

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Which detail from Chapter 8 best supports the inference that Amir is feeling isolated after the kite tournament?

• Amir's decision to write stories.

• Amir's reluctance to play with Hassan.

• Amir's conversations with Rahim Khan.

• Amir's enjoyment of his father's attention.

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How does the central idea of guilt in Chapter 8 of "The Kite Runner" shape Amir's actions throughout the chapter?

• It leads him to seek forgiveness from Hassan.

• It causes him to distance himself from Hassan.

• It encourages him to confess to his father.

• It motivates him to win more tournaments.

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What is the cumulative impact of the word choices related to "silence" in Chapter 8, and how do they affect the tone?

• They establish a tense tone by highlighting Amir's discomfort.

• They create a peaceful tone by emphasizing calmness.

• They introduce a conflicted tone by focusing on Amir's excitement.

• They create a relaxed tone by downplaying the conflict.

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How does the author use rhetoric in Chapter 8 to convey Amir's internal conflict, and what is the purpose of this portrayal?

• To show Amir's courage, using strong and assertive language.

• To highlight Amir's indecision, using contrasting and conflicting language.

• To demonstrate Amir's happiness, using joyful and uplifting language.

• To illustrate Amir's intelligence, using complex and sophisticated language.

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Which of the following best describes Baba's reaction to Amir's suggestion that they get new servants?

• Baba is proud of Amir winning the kite tournament

• Baba is contemplative and considers the suggestion

• Baba is outraged and ashamed at Amir

• Baba ignores the question as if Amir never asked

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