What does Rahim Khan tell Amir about his own health?

• A. He does not have long to live.
• B. He has many years to live.
• C. He is in perfect health.
• D. He plans to move to America.

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is understanding what Rahim Khan reveals about his health and why that matters for the story. He tells Amir that he is gravely ill and doesn’t have long to live. This puts immense urgency on Amir, prompting him to leave his life in America and travel back to face his past, accept Rahim Khan’s request, and seek redemption by helping Hassan’s son, Sohrab. The other possibilities don’t fit because the text presents a dying man, not someone with years ahead or in perfect health, and Rahim Khan’s role in that moment isn’t about moving to America but about calling Amir back to take action before it’s too late.