What choice does Assef give Amir?

• A. To surrender Sohrab without a fight.
• B. To fight Assef to win Sohrab.
• C. To swap Sohrab for money.
• D. To swear loyalty to Assef in exchange for Sohrab.

Answer: (B)

In this moment, the key dynamic is that Sohrab’s safety becomes leverage in a confrontation. Assef makes Amir choose between surrendering Sohrab or fighting him, turning the rescue into a test of courage. Amir chooses to step into the fight, hoping to win Sohrab back and protect him. This shows Amir taking responsibility and acting to redeem himself for past failures, rather than backing down or trying to avoid danger.

Surrendering without a fight isn’t what happens, since the threat hinges on a direct confrontation. Swapping Sohrab for money isn’t the actual tactic Assef uses here, and pledging loyalty isn’t the demand he makes. The scene is about facing the bully to save the boy, not negotiating money or loyalty.