What inspired Hassan to name his son Sohrab?

• A. The name of Amir's father
• B. The hero Sohrab from a story in the book Amir used to read him
• C. The name of a local festival
• D. A famous Afghan king

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how a name in the story carries memory and meaning tied to a shared moment between characters. Hassan names his son Sohrab after the hero Sohrab from a tale Amir used to read Hassan. That story is the one Amir read aloud, and its hero Sohrab embodies bravery and tragedy, qualities the characters connect to in their own lives. By giving his son this name, Hassan creates a lasting link between the boy and the stories Amir told, preserving that bond and the memory of those quiet, loyal moments. It also foreshadows how names in the novel often bear weight beyond themselves, signaling loyalty, loss, and the ways stories travel through generations. The other options don’t align with what Hassan names his son after—the hero from the story Amir shared with him.