1. Chapters 1 and 2 Review 1. What do we learn about Hassan’s personality? 2. How would you describe Amir’s relationship with his Father based on Ch.2? 3. What ethnicity is Hassan and what ethnicity is Amir? How does this affect the plot and the character interactions? 4. What is significant about Amir’s first word and Hassan’s first word? How could those first words lay the foundation for the event in the winter of 1975?

2. Chapter 3 Quickwrite: What quality do you think your parents wish you had more of? How do you think it makes them feel that you do not have this quality? Why do you think they feel this way? Is there anything you could do to display that quality more? If not, why not? If so, why don’t you do it? (5-7 sentences)

3. Discussion Items: With a partner, discuss the following topics. Write down at least 3 sentences of summary per discussion topic. – Amir’s longing for connection to his parents – Hassan’s loyalty to Amir – Outside influences on Hassan and Amir’s relationship – Choose one topic that stands out to you the most. Pick 3 quotes that are related to the topic to discuss. Be prepared to share your answers with the class.

4. Chapter 4 Review With a partner, discuss the following: How does Ali become a part of Baba’s family? Why doesn’t Baba consider Ali a friend or Amir consider Hassan a friend? What does this reveal about their culture? How do you think this affects Amir? What does the pomegranate tree symbolize? How do you know? (Hint: Quotes!) Describe Hassan’s favorite story. Why do you think it is his favorite? How was Amir’s story both successful and a failure? Why is he upset that Hassan gave him a critique? How might this influence Amir’s internal conflict?