What happened to Hassan and his wife Farzana?

• A. They emigrated to Pakistan.
• B. Hassan and Farzana were killed by the Taliban.
• C. They fled to Kabul.
• D. They were taken to a refugee camp but survived.

Answer: (B)

This question focuses on what happened to Hassan and Farzana during the Taliban era in Afghanistan, a moment that shows how brutally lives were affected by the regime and, in particular, how it impacted Hassan’s family. In the story, Hassan, who is a Hazara and Amir’s loyal servant, and his wife Farzana are killed by the Taliban. Their deaths occur as Kabul falls under Taliban control, leaving their son Sohrab an orphan and deepening Amir’s own guilt over past events. This outcome underscores the harsh realities of that period and sets up the later arc of Amir’s attempt to rescue Sohrab. The other scenarios—emigrating to Pakistan, fleeing to Kabul, or surviving in a refugee camp—do not align with the narrative, which confirms that Hassan and Farzana were killed.