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Khaled Hosseini uses colors to help with his imagery in the novel.

Why is Baba being regarded as Amir's role model ironic?

Kite Runner Literary Devices

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Why is Baba being regarded as Amir's role model ironic?
Baba is portrayed as a good person but abandons his home in Afghanistan
None of the above
Baba is portrayed as the ideal person but harbors secrets about Hassan
Baba is portrayed as a bad person but redeems himself
2
Khaled Hosseini uses colors to help with his imagery in the novel.
False
True
3
A central motif of the Kite Runner is running. What particularly does Amir run after and what does this symbolize?
Amir runs after Hassan. Symbolizes his desire for acceptance.
Amir runs after kites. Symbolizes his desire to win the competition.
Amir runs after kites. Symbolizes his desire to redeem himself.
Amir runs after Hassan. Symbolizes his desire to redeem himself.
4
What does the kite symbolize?
Amir and Hassan's pure friendship
Innocence of Amir's childhood
Amir's fractured relationship with Hassan
Amir distancing himself from Hassan
5
What text does Khaled Hosseini reference in his novel? (Allusion)
The Kite Runner
Book of Hosea
The Quran
The Shahnameh
6
What year does Amir recall moments from at the beginning of the novel? (Flashback)
1975
1965
1985
1995
7
What does the man represent in the foreshadowing of Hassan's dream?
Amir's guilt after he did not stop Hassan's assault.
Amir's unwavering loyalty to stop Hassan's assault
Hassan's death after the Afghan invasion
Amir not stopping Hassan's assault