Who is Kamal and what happened to him?

• A. Baba's cousin who escaped the country.
• B. Amir's schoolmate who moved away.
• C. Kamal is a refugee boy who was assaulted by four men; he bleeds and becomes mute.
• D. A Russian guard who helps them.

Answer: (C)

This question tests understanding of how the story conveys the dangers refugees face and the lasting impact of trauma. Kamal is introduced as a refugee boy traveling with Amir and Baba (along with other refugees) as they flee Afghanistan. During the journey, four men assault Kamal; he bleeds and, the trauma is so overwhelming that he becomes mute. This moment powerfully shows the brutality of the escape and the vulnerability of children in such peril, revealing how violence leaves a lasting mark on a person’s mind.

This is why the described outcome fits best: Kamal’s role is not that of a relative or a schoolmate, nor a helpful guard. He is the refugee boy who endures violence, and that specific detail is what the question is highlighting.