Friendship and Events in Afghanistan

The transcript from 'The Kite Runner' chapter four explores the intertwined lives of the narrator and Hassan, set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's historical and social context. It delves into themes of friendship, social barriers, and the narrator's journey into writing, highlighting the complexities of their relationship and the impact of societal norms.

What significant event happened in Afghanistan in 1933?

• The establishment of a new constitution

• The end of World War II

• The beginning of a 40-year reign by Samir Shan

• The discovery of oil in Kabul

What was the consequence for the two brothers who caused the accident?

• They were exiled from Afghanistan

• They were imprisoned for life

• They were sent to Kandahar to enlist in the army

• They were fined heavily

Who adopted the orphan Ali?

• A local school teacher

• The narrator's father

• The narrator's grandfather

• A wealthy merchant

How did the narrator view his friendship with Hassan?

• As a relationship defined by societal divisions

• As a typical friendship

• As a rivalry

• As a distant acquaintance

What was one of the narrator's childhood achievements with Hassan?

• Building a treehouse

• Winning a kite flying competition

• Plucking the stinger off a bee

• Learning to swim

Which Western movie did the narrator and Hassan watch multiple times?

• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

• The Magnificent Seven

• High Noon

• Rio Bravo

What was part of the narrator's daily routine during the school year?

• Playing soccer with friends

• Reading books in the library

• Having breakfast prepared by Hassan

• Walking to school with Ali

What was Hassan's favorite book?

• The Iliad

• The Arabian Nights

• The Odyssey

• The Shahnama

How did Baba react to the narrator's first story?

• He praised it highly

• He showed little interest

• He encouraged more writing

• He criticized it harshly

What did Rahim Khan's note encourage the narrator to do?

• Travel the world

• Learn a new language

• Pursue writing

• Focus on his studies