The book A Thousand Splendid Suns was written in 2007 by Khaled Hosseini.The story itself takes place in Afghanistan, the time period spanning from the 1960s to 2003.In order to better understand the life choices and social issues the various characters of the novel face, we must first investigate the political and social turmoil taking place in the country during this time period. This WebQuest offers you a look into the life, culture, politics and history of Afghanistan. This will help enhance class discussions and provide you with a deeper understanding of the novel.
To complete the WebQuest, visit the pages on this site. Answer the questions presented on each page using the provided links in a Word document. Answers must be in the form of complete sentences written in your own words. In other words, do not simply copy and paste answers from the websites into a Word document.