The Breadwinner Chapter 3

What was Mother's immediate reaction to Father being arrested?

• She told everyone to clean up the mess. 
• She went straight to bed and wouldn't talk to anyone.
• She called a neighbor for help.
• She followed them

Why did the Taliban order the windows to be painted black?

• To punish them, so they can't get daylight in
• So women inside cannot be seen.
• To make them depressed.
• To show that their house has been searched.

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What does Parvana miss about her father the first night?  

• His snoring
• His coughing
• His singing lullabies
• His beard

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Who goes to prison to try to get Father released?

• Mother and Nooria
• Parvana and Nooria
• Mother and Parvana
• Parvana and Maryam

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What do they take with them to use to find someone to help them find Father?

• Several of his writing samples.
• His cane.
• His false leg.
• A picture of him.

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What traits best describes Mother in this chapter?

• quiet and shy
• confident and brave
• obedient and scared
• loud and annoying

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What does the photo that Parvana is so determined to save, most likely symbolize to Parvana? 

• her father and hope
• sadness and regret
• her mother and strength
• her own jealousy

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How did Parvana and her mother get to the prison?

• they took a taxi
• they rode a bus
• they walked
• they went by train 

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Parvana remembers her father saying to her, "Hold steady, my little Malali." Why does her father call her his little Malali

• Parvana's dad thinks she sings as well as famous pop singer named Malali
• Paravana's dad thinks she is as talented athlete like Malali, a famous female soccer player
• Parvana's dad thinks she's as brave as Malali, an Afghani hero
• Parvana's dad thinks she's as smart as Malali, a famous Afghani scientist

How do you think Parvana and her mom feel when they leave the prison

• They are strong and determined and will continue to look for Parvana's dad.
• They are hurt and scared.
• They are confused and lost. 
• They are hopeful that tomorrow Paravana's dad will be released.