When Baba is confronted about the stolen items, what does Hassan claim to have stolen?

• A. A kite.
• B. Baba's watch.
• C. Amir's wristwatch and money.
• D. Rahim Khan's notebook.

Answer: (C)

Loyalty and the act of shouldering blame to protect someone you care about is what this item is testing. In the scene where Baba is confronted about missing belongings, Hassan steps forward and says he stole Amir’s wristwatch and the money Amir had saved. This confession isn’t about justice or punishment for Hassan himself; it shows his deep loyalty to Amir and his willingness to bear the consequences to spare Amir shame or anger from Baba. The moment highlights Hassan’s selfless devotion and also sets up the trajectory of guilt and redemption that runs through the novel, illustrating how one act of loyalty can have lasting, complicated effects on both boys.