Reflections on the Past and Redemption

The transcript reflects on the narrator's past, starting with a pivotal moment in 1975 that shaped their life. A call from Rahim Khan in Pakistan brings back memories of unatoned sins. A walk in Golden Gate Park triggers thoughts of Hassan, the kite runner, and the narrator's past life in Kabul. The narrator contemplates redemption and the possibility of being good again, reflecting on how past events have defined their present self.

What significant event does the narrator reflect on in December 2001?

• A family reunion

• A holiday celebration

• A career achievement

• A life-changing moment

What was the weather like on the day the narrator recalls from 1975?

• Sunny and warm

• Rainy and windy

• Snowy and bright

• Frigid and overcast

What does the narrator say about the past?

• It is always pleasant

• It never affects the present

• It can be easily forgotten

• It claws its way out

Who calls the narrator from Pakistan?

• Baba

• Rahim Khan

• Hassan

• Ali

What does the narrator do after receiving the call from Rahim Khan?

• Goes to sleep

• Takes a walk

• Writes a letter

• Makes a phone call

Where does the narrator walk after the call?

• Griffith Park

• Hyde Park

• Golden Gate Park

• Central Park

What does the narrator see in the sky that triggers memories?

• Airplanes

• Clouds

• Birds

• Kites

Whose voice does the narrator hear in his head when he sees the kites?

• Baba's

• Ali's

• Rahim Khan's

• Hassan's

What does Rahim Khan suggest to the narrator about his past?

• It is irrelevant

• It should be ignored

• It can be changed

• There is a way to be good again

What does the narrator contemplate while sitting on the park bench?

• His future plans

• His childhood memories

• Rahim Khan's words

• His career choices