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What does Amir hide under Hassan's mattress to frame him, ultimately causing Hassan and Ali to leave Baba's home?
AA wad of cash and his old watch✓
BA kite-fighting spool and a letter
CA pocket knife and a photograph
DA gold ring and a love letter > Explanation: Overwhelmed by guilt after witnessing Hassan's assault and failing to intervene, Amir hides his birthday money and his new watch under Hassan's mattress. When faced with the accusation, Hassan — remaining true to his loyal character — admits to a theft he didn't commit. Baba, despite forgiving him, cannot stop Ali from deciding to leave with Hassan for good.
What does Amir hide beneath Hassan's mattress to set him up for stealing, which ultimately causes Hassan and Ali to leave Baba's home?
AA wad of cash and Baba's watch✓
BA kite and a letter
CA gold ring and a photograph
DA knife and a slingshot
What act of betrayal continues to haunt Amir for most of The Kite Runner?
AHe takes money from his father, Baba.
BHe falsely accuses Hassan of stealing his watch and money.
CHe sees Hassan being assaulted in the alley and does nothing to help.✓
DHe leaves Sohrab at the orphanage in Kabul.
Rationale
As a child, Amir witnesses Hassan's sexual assault by Assef in a Kabul alley after Hassan has just brought back the winning kite for him. Instead of stepping in or getting help, Amir chooses to run away. This act of cowardice and betrayal becomes the novel's central moral injury, fueling Amir's guilt and his eventual journey toward redemption.