Kite runner questions chapter 5-6

Chapter 5:

1. What social episode takes place in April 1978?
2. Why does Amir call Assef a “sociopath”?
3. What does Assef think about Hitler?
4. Why does Amir say to Assef that Hassan “is not his friend”?
5. What does Baba give Hassan as a birthday present?

Chapter 6:

1. Why does Amir wish Baba did not buy the same kites for Hassan?
2. According to Amir, what is for kite runners a “trophy of honor”?
3. “Would you ever ask me to do such a thing Amir agha”? What is Hassan referring to in this section of the book? (p.59)
4. What is the real reason Amir wants to win the kite tournament?
5. In your opinion, is Hassan a happy kid? Why? Why not?

Answers:

Chapter 5:

1. invasion of Russia to Afghanistan

2. because he always says that he is better than the other, like he is great

3. he think Hitler is a good leader with great ideas

4. he said that because amir and hassan are of different groups, amir is a pashtung an          hassan a hazara

5. an operation for his

Chapter 6:

1. Because Amir wants more atention of Baba.

2. the throphy of honor is the last cut kite, the person that catch it won that honor, its a tradition

3. he is domastrating the loyalty to Amir

4. He wants that Baba take more care of him, demostrate to him that he is a good son

5. yes, because he always smile and he is happy, he enjoy all the moments with Amir