Amir says"The kinship I felt suddenly for the old land...it surprised me. I'd been gone long enough to forget and be forgotten. Under the bony glow of a half-moon, I sensed Afghanistan humming under my feet." What theme does this represent?
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What advice does Zaman give Amir for how to find Sohrab?
Go to the soccer stadium and speak to the Taliban official who took him.
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Farid says to Amir, โNothing you remember has survived. Best to forget.โ Why would this be an unwise thing to do?
Because facing the past is necessary for redemption.
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The story of Amirโs wristwatch is one of the saddest in the novel. Why is it so sad?
It shows Amir was mistaken. He thought the kids wanted it, but they wanted his food.
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What is Amirโs final gift to Farid's family?
He put money under their mattress.
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What mistake does Amir make when the Taliban patrol drives by?
He makes direct eye contact with a soldier.
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When they first met, why is Farid so bitter towards Amir?
He lost his home and family in the war, and resents wealthy Afghans who fled.
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What is the expression that means "to be perfectly suited to or comfortable in your environment"?
In your element
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What memory does Amir have when he sees Babaโs house? Whatโs the significance of this memory?
They find a turtle, paint its shell red, call it a prehistoric monster, and pretend to be famous explorers receiving a medal. They are equals and true friends.
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What is the word that means "the act of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from them"?
Exploitation
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Name two motifs that appear during the fight scene between Amir and Assef.
The ball on the table / the slingshot / red fruit / look of the lamb / "I never forget a face" / Assef's brass knuckles / Laughing while being beaten
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Why is it ironic that Amir could be arrested or shot for treason?
Because Assef, the true traitor, holds power while Amir risks death for helping a child.