The Breadwinner Chapters 1 & 2

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Why does Baba get arrested?

Back

He was teaching women how to read.

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Why does Parvana help her father? Why can't Baba work alone?

Back

He is disabled and cannot walk.

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What does Parvana do at the Bazaar to help her father?

Back

Read and translate documents.

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What happened to Mama-Jan?

Back

The Taliban hit her.

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What is the setting of this story?

Back

Afghanistan.

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Who is Parvana?

Back

A young girl who helps her family survive under Taliban rule.

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What does the Taliban represent in the story?

Back

A regime that imposes strict laws and limits freedoms.

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How does Parvana's family cope with the challenges they face?

Back

They adapt by finding ways to support each other despite the dangers.

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What role does education play in the story?

Back

Education is a symbol of hope and resistance against oppression.

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What is the significance of the Bazaar in the story?

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It serves as a place for trade and interaction, highlighting the struggles of daily life.