What does Amir give to Wahid's sons and why is it significant?

• A. He gives them his car keys; they are impressed.
• B. He gives them his watch; they are not impressed.
• C. He gives them his passport; they cheer.
• D. He gives them his ring; they cry.

Answer: (B)

The moment uses a gift to reveal Amir’s evolving sense of responsibility and the healing power of self-sacrifice. The watch is a personal, valued keepsake—the kind of object that carries memories of family and the passage of time. By giving it away to Wahid’s sons, Amir shows he’s willing to part with something meaningful from his own life to help others, signaling a move from self-preserving guilt toward a genuine act of generosity. The watch also underscores a theme about time and memory: time has passed since Amir’s childhood, and he’s choosing to invest in people now rather than cling to possessions or past status. The reaction of the boys—being not impressed—puts into relief a harsh truth: in a context of poverty, material gifts can feel hollow or insufficient, yet acts of kindness still matter and can plant seeds for empathy and change. The other options would carry different implications about status or escape, whereas the watch directly ties to personal sacrifice and the deeper emotional stakes in Amir’s journey.