The Breadwinner Chapter 2

What does Father do when the soliders grab him and start talking rudely to him?

• talks back to them
• hits them
• runs and hides
• calls for help

What lesson did Parvana's father want to teacher her and her sisters with the story about Malali?

• courage
• revenge
• friendship
• beauty

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What did the Taliban order all men to do?

• Cut off a leg.
• Cut off their hair.
• Grow a beard.
• Grow long hair.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What happened to Parvana's brother Hossain? 

• He ran away from home
• He accidently stepped on a land mine and got killed
• The Taliban took him to prison
• Father sent him away for supporting the Taliban.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Based on what the soldiers say to Father on page 34, what can we infer the reason is that the Taliban broke into their home and took Father to prison? 

• He stole something.
• He was writing articles against the Taliban.
• They know he is educated and do not trust him.
• They think he is a terrorist.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

What was Parvana so scared the Taliban would find and take when they searched their home?

• bread
• fine clothing
• her diary
• books

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of the following set of words could be used to describe Parvana's home?

• small, clean
• large, loving
• filthy, run down
• enormous, neat

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which set of words best describes how Parvana feels about her sister Nooria?

• devoted/loving
• close/best friends
• sad/feels sorry for her
• angry/jealous

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is Parvana the one responsible for fetching water?

• She's the only one strong enough 
• Her older sister is too good to do that chore
• Her mom and sister can't go outside without a male escort
• In Afghanistan, parents chose which child is responsible for that chore

What word best describes Parvana and Nooria's relationship?

• loving
• close
• competitive