What happens at the end of the chapter?

• A. Sohrab may have to wait in an orphanage
• B. Soraya arranges a humanitarian visa to move Sohrab to the U.S.
• C. Amir tells Sohrab he would need to go to an orphanage again
• D. Sohrab slits his wrists with a razorblade and the ambulance arrives

Answer: (D)

A moment of crisis and its immediate aftermath is the focus here. The chapter closes with Sohrab overwhelmed by trauma and despair, attempting to take his own life by slitting his wrists with a razor. The severity of his action and Amir’s realization of how deeply Sohrab has been harmed propel the scene into urgent action, so an ambulance arrives and medical help is summoned. This ending highlights the gravity of Sohrab’s wounds and signals a turning point in Amir’s relationship with him, moving from a rescue mission toward a commitment to care and to bringing Sohrab to safety in the United States.

The other scenarios don’t fit that ending because they involve future plans or administrative steps (like a visa or relocation) or a quieter moment of discussion, none of which match the immediate, life-and-death moment that ends the chapter.