the Breadwinner

Which statement best expresses a theme of the selection?

What is Parvana’s primary concern about assuming the role of a boy?

What inference can the reader make about Parvana when she is told that she is the one who will decide if she cuts her hair off or not?

Which sentence from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?

Why does Mother most likely ask Parvana if she wants to watch while she cuts her hair?

The description of Mother’s behavior while she cuts Parvana’s hair helps the reader understand that Mother —

Touching her hair gingerly at first, she soon rubbed the palm of her hand all over her head. Which synonym best matches the use of gingerly in this sentence? Options: Warily, Guardedly, Safely, Hesitantly

In the last paragraph of the story, why does Mother say, “Go to sleep, my son”?

In the story, Parvana’s haircut represents —

How does the novel "The Breadwinner" challenge gender roles?