• Why are Amir and his father fleeing Afghanistan?

This is because war has broken out and since Baba is a communist he could be in danger

• “America was different. America was a river roaring along, unmindful of the past. I could wade into this river, let my sins drown to the bottom, let the waters carry me someplace far.” This quote from Chapter 11 is said by whom? What does it reveal? What does this metaphor mean?

This quote was said by Amir, he refers to life carrying on as the ‘rover roaring along’ and if he chose to float in this river his ‘sins drown to the bottom’ meaning they would eventually be forgotten about if he continued to carry on.

• What does Baba give Amir as a graduation present? What is Amir feeling at this moment? What is Baba feeling?

Baba, first of all, shouted Amir dinner and drinks at a bar then buying everyone in the bar drinks too. After this, he took Amir just down their street and gave him a car. Amir was astonished and thankful for this and Baba –

• Baba observes that “It may be unfair, but what happens in a single day can change the course of a whole lifetime.” Whom is he speaking about? Why? What else might be significant about that quote?

In this quote, Baba is referring to Soraya. Amir has just met her and Baba tells him about her past and how that single thing has affected her whole life. When Baba says this, it can also reflect amirs situation, since the day he saw Hassan getting raped it has affected the rest of his life.

• What disappointment do Soraya and Amir face? Do you think Amir should have told Soraya about his betrayal of Hassan before they were married? Why or why not? What does this do to a relationship?

Amir and Soraya face not being able to have a baby after trying so many times. When Soraya told Amir about her past, he should have done the same before they were married. This is because this secret could drive the two apart if she finds out without him telling her or even if he tells her she may be mad he didn’t before. Soraya may feel betrayed as she told him her secret and asked if he wanted to share one but Amir said he didn’t have any.

• Chapter 14 brings us back to the opening of the book: the telephone call from Rahim Khan. What is Rahim asking Amir to do?

Rahim Khan wants Amir to come back to Pakistan as he is sick. He knows what Amir has done and states “there is a way to be good again”