6. What do you think of Amir's behavior? 7. Where does the family take a trip to in Chapter 8 and why do you think Amir really got sick? 8. What does Amir ask of Baba that makes Baba so angry? What does Baba say in response? 9. What is inscribed on the pomegranate tree in the back yard? So, why then is it significant that Amir tries to pick a fight with Hassan in front of that tree? (Think symbolism.) What ends up happening? Why is that symbolic? 10. What does Assef give Amir for his birthday? Why is this significant? 11. What does Amir put under Hassan’s mattress? Why does he do it? What is your reaction to Amir's betrayal? 12. When Baba confronts Hassan about this, what does Hassan say? Why does Hassan say this? 13. What does Baba then do that shocks Amir? 14. What happens to Hassan and Ali? 15. How is the end of chapter nine a turning point in the novel?