The Kite Runner Chapter 7 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the proudest moment of Amir's life?

Graduating from school

Winning the kite fighting tournament (correct)

Receiving his father's approval

Getting a trophy for his art

What happens to Hassan when he runs the blue kite for Amir?

He wins the tournament

He is cornered and beaten by Assef (correct)

He runs away with the kite

He is celebrated by the crowd

What is the first memory Amir has about Hassan?

Baba telling him that he and Hassan shared breast milk from the same woman, Sakina, a Hazara.

What is the second memory Amir has about Hassan?

A fortune teller reading Hassan's palm, yet when the fortune teller reaches for Amir's palm, Amir withdraws and does not want his palm to be read. Signup and view all the answers

What is the dream Amir has about Hassan?

He is trapped in a snowstorm and can't get out, but Hassan ends up grabbing him and they end up on a grassy field. Signup and view all the answers

What is Hassan's dream at the beginning of the chapter?

No one will go swimming in the lake because there is a monster, but Amir goes swimming because he is afraid there are no monsters and Hassan follows. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Ahmad Zahir?

He added electric guitars, drums, and horns to traditional tabla and harmonium Afghan music. Signup and view all the answers

What does Amir remember celebrating?

The tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah, which celebrates the prophet Ibrahim almost sacrificing his own son. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah?

A sheep is cut by the throat, and the look the sheep has in its eye is similar to the way Hassan looks after getting beaten up. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Moments in Chapter 7

Amir experiences his proudest moment by winning the kite fighting tournament, believing Baba is finally proud of him.
Hassan is cornered by Assef, Wali, and Kamal while running the blue kite for Amir, leading to a brutal beating and torture.

Memories and Relationships

Amir recalls that he and Hassan shared breast milk from the same woman, Sakina, highlighting their deep connection.
A fortune teller predicts Hassan's future; Amir, however, withdraws when asked to read his own palm, indicating his fear of what is to come.

Dreams and Symbolism

Amir dreams of being trapped in a snowstorm, symbolizing his struggles, but is rescued by Hassan, leading them to a peaceful grassy field.
Hassan has a recurring dream about swimming in a lake where no one else dares to go due to the fear of a monster, showing his loyalty to Amir despite risks.

Cultural References

Ahmad Zahir is introduced as a significant figure in Afghan music, known for integrating electric guitars, drums, and horns into traditional Afghan sounds.
The tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah is mentioned, commemorating the near-sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim's son, which is a time of reflection and sacrifice.

Violence and Trauma

The ritual sacrifice on the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah involves a sheep, noted for its painful expression resembling Hassan’s face after his assault, emphasizing the themes of suffering and injustice in the story.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 7 from 'The Kite Runner' with these flashcards. Explore key moments such as Amir's proudest achievement and the tragic events that befall Hassan. This quiz focuses on important themes and character interactions in the chapter.