Why does Sohrab not ask about the meeting between Amir and Andrews?

• A. Because he is terrified of being abandoned
• B. He is asleep
• C. He doesn't care
• D. He is busy with studies

Answer: (A)

Sohrab’s quietness here reveals how trauma has shaped his sense of safety and attachment. He’s learned that asking questions or drawing attention to his and Amir’s situation can threaten the fragile security he has found with Amir. The idea of a meeting with an adult like Andrews brings up worries about abandonment—something he fears deeply after all he’s endured. By not asking about the meeting, he’s protecting himself from potential rejection or disruption to the stability he relies on with Amir. The other options don’t fit the moment: there isn’t any indication he’s asleep, that he doesn’t care, or that he’s preoccupied with studies. The instinct to stay quiet reflects his guarded, protective stance against being abandoned again.