Why does Amir laugh when Mr. Fayyaz tells him Afghanis are reckless?

• A. Because he agrees wholeheartedly with the statement.
• B. Because his recent act of rescuing Sohrab was the most reckless thing he's ever done, creating irony.
• C. Because he is happy to be labeled reckless.
• D. Because he misheard him.

Answer: (B)

This item hinges on irony—the contrast between stereotype and personal action. Amir’s laugh isn’t about agreeing with the label or feeling happy to be called reckless; it’s about the sharp disconnect between what Mr. Fayyaz says about Afghans and what Amir has just done. He has just risked his life to rescue Sohrab, a deeply brave act that defies the blanket idea that Afghans are reckless. The laughter signals the irony of being grouped with a stereotype that his own recent behavior contradicts.

The other options don’t fit as well. He doesn’t laugh because he agrees with the stereotype, nor because he enjoys being labeled reckless. And it isn’t a matter of mishearing him—the moment hinges on the ironic contrast between the label and Amir’s courageous action.