What is the relationship between Hassan and Sohrab in Amir's framing?

• A. Sohrab is Amir's half-nephew
• B. Sohrab is Hassan's nephew
• C. Sohrab is Baba's son
• D. Sohrab is Amir's cousin

Answer: (A)

Understanding how family ties are traced in Amir’s framing is key. Hassan is revealed to be Baba’s son, which makes Amir and Hassan half-brothers. Sohrab is Hassan’s son, so he is Amir’s nephew through his half-brother. That’s why the best answer specifies a half-nephew: Sohrab is the child of Amir’s half-brother, not just a general nephew. Sohrab isn’t Hassan’s nephew in the sense of being Hassan’s sibling’s child; he is Hassan’s son, and Amir’s nephew, reflecting the half-sibling relationship between Amir and Hassan. The other options misstate who Sohrab’s parent is or the exact nature of the kinship.