Prompt/discussion questions

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Prompt/discussion questions
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Prose: Modern prose
Resource type
Role play/debate/discussion
Author
Khaled Hosseini
Genre
Fiction
Time period
Post-1900
Title
The Kite Rider

Questions designed to promote discussion and understanding of the novel's themes, by chapter. (Page references refer to the 2004 Bloomsbury paperback edition.)

Example questions

What is the significance of the past for the narrator? (Chapter 1)

How does Hosseini leave us in no doubt about the conflict Amir struggles with in regards to his relationship with his father? (Chapter 4)

Why is the description of the Eid sacrifice included here? (Chapter 7)

'Like father, like son.' How far is this cliche true in relation to Amir and his Baba? (Chapter 18)

All reviews

Have you used this resource?

Hi Kimberly, sorry to say that the answers weren't provided when this resource was published in 2008. It is likely that an editorial decision was made to publish the resource nevertheless. I can ask our contributor if they have them, but it is some time since it has been published so I'm afraid I can't make any promises! Kind regards, Helen

Helen Stacey, Teachit English Editor

22/05/2020

do you have the answers to the chapter questions?

Kimberly Corbin

22/05/2020

I used this resource as an introductory study guide and discussion template so that all students in the class had a common understanding of the novel.

Marijke de Bever-Price

27/04/2017

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Hi Kimberly, sorry to say that the answers weren't provided when this resource was published in 2008. It is likely that an editorial decision was made to publish the resource nevertheless. I can ask our contributor if they have them, but it is some time since it has been published so I'm afraid I can't make any promises! Kind regards, Helen

Helen Stacey, Teachit English Editor

22/05/2020

do you have the answers to the chapter questions?

Kimberly Corbin

22/05/2020

I used this resource as an introductory study guide and discussion template so that all students in the class had a common understanding of the novel.

Marijke de Bever-Price

27/04/2017

5