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Where do Amir and Baba finally settle down in Chapter 11?
Where do Amir and Baba finally settle down in Chapter 11?
Fremont, California
What major does Amir choose in college?
What major does Amir choose in college?
English
What gift does Baba give Amir for his graduation?
What gift does Baba give Amir for his graduation?
a used car
What makes Amir sad the night of his graduation?
What makes Amir sad the night of his graduation?
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What was the difference between courting in Afghanistan and in America?
What was the difference between courting in Afghanistan and in America?
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What does the general do with the short story Amir gave to Soraya?
What does the general do with the short story Amir gave to Soraya?
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What illness does Baba have in chapter 12?
What illness does Baba have in chapter 12?
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How are Soraya and Amir different?
How are Soraya and Amir different?
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Who pays for Amir's wedding?
Who pays for Amir's wedding?
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What does Amir learn about Soraya's father that keeps him in his room after they're married?
What does Amir learn about Soraya's father that keeps him in his room after they're married?
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How long have Soraya and Amir been married in chapter 14?
How long have Soraya and Amir been married in chapter 14?
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When Amir goes for a walk in chapter 14, what does he see that makes him remember his childhood?
When Amir goes for a walk in chapter 14, what does he see that makes him remember his childhood?
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What is happening to Rahim Khan when Amir visits him in Peshawar?
What is happening to Rahim Khan when Amir visits him in Peshawar?
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Why does Rahim Khan go to search for Hassan?
Why does Rahim Khan go to search for Hassan?
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Who was Sohrab close to?
Who was Sohrab close to?
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What happened to Hassan and his wife?
What happened to Hassan and his wife?
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What is the name of Hassan's wife?
What is the name of Hassan's wife?
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Who/what divided Kabul into sections?
Who/what divided Kabul into sections?
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What does Rahim Khan give to Amir from Hassan?
What does Rahim Khan give to Amir from Hassan?
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How did Baba commit the worst sin imaginable?
How did Baba commit the worst sin imaginable?
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How is Amir going to be good again?
How is Amir going to be good again?
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In what disguise does Amir travel to Afghanistan in chapter 19?
In what disguise does Amir travel to Afghanistan in chapter 19?
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Who is Amir's guide on his journey back to Afghanistan?
Who is Amir's guide on his journey back to Afghanistan?
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What did Amir do that he did 26 years earlier?
What did Amir do that he did 26 years earlier?
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What has happened to the male population of Kabul?
What has happened to the male population of Kabul?
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What happened to most of the trees in Kabul, which used to be plentiful?
What happened to most of the trees in Kabul, which used to be plentiful?
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Who is the beggar that Amir gives some money to in chapter 20?
Who is the beggar that Amir gives some money to in chapter 20?
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What affinity does Sohrab have that helped Amir begin to track him down in chapter 20?
What affinity does Sohrab have that helped Amir begin to track him down in chapter 20?
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What is happening at the orphanage?
What is happening at the orphanage?
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Where does the director tell Amir he might find the Mullah that took Sohrab?
Where does the director tell Amir he might find the Mullah that took Sohrab?
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Study Notes
Setting and Characters
- Amir and Baba settle in Fremont, California, marking a significant change in their lives.
- Amir chooses English as his major in college, reflecting his passion for writing.
- Baba gifts Amir a used car for his graduation, symbolizing his pride.
Relationships and Personal Growth
- On graduation night, Amir feels sadness as Baba expresses a wish that Hassan could have been there, highlighting Amir's guilt over his past.
- Courting customs differ between Afghanistan and America, where a question shows romantic interest.
- The general dismisses Amir's short story, indicating cultural disconnect and familial tensions.
Family Dynamics
- Baba is diagnosed with lung cancer, introducing themes of mortality and care.
- Soraya shows more courage than Amir, being upfront about her past, which fosters a deeper bond.
- Baba and Amir spend $35,000 on Amir's wedding, illustrating economic disparity and familial roles.
Long-Term Impact
- Soraya suffers from migraines and headaches after marriage, impacting their relationship dynamics.
- Fifteen years into their marriage, Amir is reminded of his childhood when he sees kites, recalling lost innocence.
Revelations and Connections
- Amir visits Rahim Kahn in Peshawar, who is on his deathbed, indicating urgency in their conversation.
- Rahim Kahn seeks Hassan due to loneliness and the loss of familiar faces, reinforcing themes of connection and loss.
- Sohrab, Hassan's son, shares a close relationship with Sanaubar, Hassan's mother, showing family ties run deep.
Tragedy and Violence
- Hassan and his wife, Farzana, are killed for refusing to abandon Baba’s house to the Taliban, showing brutality against dissent.
- Kabul is divided into sections by militant factions, illustrating the chaos of war.
Legacy and Secrets
- Rahim Kahn gives Amir a letter from Hassan, revealing hidden truths about their past.
- Baba's greatest sin is keeping the truth of Hassan's parentage from Amir, tarnishing their relationship.
- Amir determines to redeem himself by finding and adopting Sohrab, indicating a quest for redemption.
Journey and Transformation
- Amir travels in traditional Muslim dress to blend in, highlighting the need for disguise in a changed Afghanistan.
- Farid serves as Amir's guide, navigating the dangerous landscape together.
Echoes of the Past
- Amir mirrors past behavior by hiding money under a mattress, showcasing a return to old habits.
- The male population of Kabul suffers immensely due to war casualties, reflecting a devastated society.
Environmental Degradation
- The once plentiful trees in Kabul have been burned for firewood, indicating severe resource scarcity.
- Amir encounters a university professor turned beggar, revealing the dire economic conditions faced by educated individuals.
Search for Sohrab
- Sohrab has an affinity for slingshots, aiding Amir in his search, demonstrating childhood connections.
- The orphanage suffers from severe poverty, with children being sold due to financial desperation, revealing the harsh realities of life.
- The director suggests Sohrab might be found at a soccer match, guiding Amir further in his quest.
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