Kite Runner Chapter 16 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What has happened to Hassan?

Hassan has a wife, Farzana, and a son, Sohrab. His wife is pregnant, but their baby is stillborn. His mother, Sanabar, showed up, and they nursed her back to health.

Where is Hassan living?

Hassan is living in Amir's house in Kabul.

Who is Farzana?

Farzana is Hassan's wife.

Who is Sohrab?

Sohrab is Hassan's son. Signup and view all the answers

What happened in 1996 by the Taliban in Mazar-I-Sharif?

The Taliban came and ended the daily fighting, but in 1998, they massacred the Hazaras in Mazar-I-Sharif. Signup and view all the answers

What did Raham Khan do after he heard Baba died?

Raham Khan felt the house was empty and went looking for Hassan in a small village outside Bamiyan, Hazarajat. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hassan's house have?

Hassan's house has a garden. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Ali and his cousin?

Ali and his cousin were killed in a landmine. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Sanabar?

Sanabar dies. Signup and view all the answers

How does Sohrab react to Sanabar?

Sohrab calls Sanabar 'Susa' and is very affected when she dies. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hassan teach Sohrab?

Hassan teaches Sohrab how to use a slingshot. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hassan's Life and Family

Hassan is married to Farzana; she is pregnant with their child.
Tragically, their baby is stillborn.
Sanabar, Hassan's mother, returns and is nursed back to health by Hassan and Farzana.
Hassan has a son named Sohrab.

Living Arrangements

Originally from Hazarajat, Hassan now resides in Amir's house in Kabul.

Significant Events

In 1996, the Taliban took control and stopped daily fighting in Mazar-I-Sharif.
However, in 1998, they committed a massacre against the Hazara people in the same area.

Rahim Khan's Actions

After Baba's death, Rahim Khan felt a void in his home and sought out Hassan in a small village near Bamiyan in Hazarajat.

Hassan's Home

Hassan's house features a garden, symbolizing a semblance of normal life and beauty amidst turmoil.

Ali and His Fate

Ali, Hassan's father, and his cousin met a tragic end due to a landmine.

Sanabar's Fate

Sanabar eventually dies, leaving a significant emotional impact on those around her.

Sohrab's Connection to Sanabar

Sohrab affectionately refers to Sanabar as Susa, and her death affects him deeply, illustrating his emotional sensitivity.

Skills Passed to Sohrab

Hassan teaches Sohrab essential life skills, including how to effectively use a slingshot.

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Test your knowledge on chapter 16 of 'The Kite Runner' with these flashcards. Explore the key events and characters, including Hassan, his family, and their circumstances. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of this pivotal chapter.