Pearson Edexcel International A Level · English Literature (YET01)

The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Why does Baba initially struggle with life in Fremont, California, compared to his life in Kabul?

Question 2

1 mark

How does the character of Sohrab function as a symbol of redemption for Amir in the latter half of the novel?

Question 3

1 mark

Critically evaluate the narrative significance of the "monster in the lake" dream in Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner.

Question 4

1 mark

In Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, what is the primary significance of the pomegranate tree that Amir and Hassan visit during their childhood in Kabul?

Question 5

1 mark

How does Hosseini use the motif of the "lamb" to characterize Hassan during the scene in the alleyway?

Question 6

2 marks

In Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, what does the blue kite symbolize in the context of the 1975 tournament?

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Question 7

4 marks

How does Hosseini use the contrast between the characters of Baba and Ali to explore social hierarchy in 1970s Afghanistan?

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Question 8

2 marks

In Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, what is the symbolic significance of the pomegranate tree in the early chapters of the novel?
Your answer should briefly address its connection to the bond between Amir and Hassan.

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Question 9

5 marks

Explore how Khaled Hosseini uses first-person narrative in The Kite Runner to present Amir’s search for redemption.

In your response, you should consider:
a) The significance of the retrospective narrative voice.
b) How Hosseini uses internal monologue to convey guilt.
c) The impact of the novel’s structure on the reader’s understanding of Amir's journey.

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Question 10

8 marks

"In The Kite Runner, Hosseini suggests that social and ethnic divisions are more powerful than individual morality."

In light of this statement, explore Hosseini's presentation of the relationship between Pashtuns and Hazaras.

In your response, you must:
a) Analyze the characterization of Assef as a representative of ethnic extremism.
b) Consider the significance of the historical and cultural context of Afghanistan.
c) Evaluate how the friendship between Amir and Hassan is undermined by societal expectations.

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