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?

They know he is educated and do not trust him.

He was writing articles against the Taliban.

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.

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

So women inside cannot be seen.

To punish them, so they can't get daylight in

To show that their house has been searched.

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

Several of his writing samples.

Which of the following quotes about Nooria shows a shift in her attitude from the beginning of the book?

"'I'll help you to the washroom,' Nooria offered." (pg. 48)

"'Your feet will survive, but we won't if you don't get us food. Now, move!'" (pg. 52)

"'But no one will ask about you."' (pg. 61)

"'Cut Nooria's hair! She's the oldest!"' (pg. 62)

At the beginning of chapter five, why did Parvana buy the nan first and delay going into the shops?

She didn't know how the Taliban and market vendors would react to her because she was alone.

She knew it would take a long time to get 10 loaves of nan so she wanted to buy it first.

She was extremely hungry and wanted to eat some nan while she visited the other shops.

She wasn't wearing her chador, so she was afraid she would be beaten.

At the start of Chapter 4 we learn Mother and Father have disagreed about staying in their country after the Taliban took over. Which statement best summarizes their disagreement?

Mother wanted to leave because it was unsafe, and so she could keep working;Father said they had a responsibility to stay.

Mother and Father agree that they should be proud of their country no matter what, and they chose to stay to be loyal.

Father feels it's unsafe and they should have left when the Taliban took over;Mother feels they should stay.

Father felt they should stay and join the Taliban; Mother wanted to stay and fight against the Taliban.

Which statement best explains why Father thought they needed to stay in Afghanistan, even though life was unfair and hard?

He felt that it was the duty of educated Afghans to stay and rebuild after the Taliban moved on.

He felt that it was too dangerous to leave because of all the land mines.

He worried that it would be too hard to start over in a new country.

He really agreed with the Taliban and wanted to stay and support them

How does Ms. Weera's appearance in the story change the mood?

It changes from hopeless to hopeful.

It changes from depressed to excited.

It changes from frightening to calm.

It doesn't really change the mood at all.

Which piece of text evidence best shows the a theme of hope being developed in the story?

"Now that Ms. Weera was there and her mother was up, things were going to get easier, and she would do her part."

"It felt like an eternity before Mrs. Weera handed Parvana a cup of plain boiled water."

"Mrs. Weera and her granddaughter stayed the night. As Parvana drifted off to sleep she heard her, Nooria, and Mother talking quietly together."

"We're getting your Mother cleaned up, and she doesn't need another pair of eyes on her."

What was Parvana's father's job?

He would read and write letters at the market.

He sold old books at the market.

Which is NOT a reason that Parvana always has to fetch the water?

Because she drinks more water than the rest of the family.

Because Nooria and Mother wear burqas and their vision is limited.

Because Mariyam and Ali are too young.

What do Parvana and Fatana yell over and over to the guards at the prison?

I'm here for my father! I'm here for my husband!

Why was Mother sad in chapter 6?

She saw Parvana wearing Hossain's clothes.

Parvana didn’t mind helping Mrs. Weera move because

It would be a change in her routine

Mrs. Weera promised to help out around the house

She was extremely kind to Parvana

When Parvana showed her family the money she had made, Nooria’s response was:

“Father would have made much more.”

“Well at least you are good for something.”

“I earn nothing, yet I work harder than Parvana all day.”

“I didn’t think she would earn anything.” “I didn’t think she would earn anything.”

What two items did Parvana find on her blanket?

A beaded bracelet and a piece of cloth

A letter and some tea A letter and some tea

What surprise did Parvana get at the end of the chapter?

The tea boy was a girl from her class

The Talib came back to see her.

In Chapter 7, Parvana has an experience with a Talib soldier. How did the interaction change her view of the Taliban?

It made her realize that even Talib soldiers could have feelings and be hurt.

It made her more fearful to be outside because she thought he knew she was a girl.

It made her hate them even more.

It confused her because she didn't understand what he wanted from her.

Which piece of evidence from the text DOES NOT support Parvana's feelings about herself after dressing as a boy for the first time?

"Everyone would see her face! They would know she wasn't a boy!"

"I'm a boy, she kept saying to herself. It gave her courage."

"Parvana left the shop with rice and tea, feeling very proud of herself. 'I can do this!' she whispered."

"The more she was ignored, the more confident she felt."

THE BREADWINNER (chapters 1- 8)

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How old is Parvanna?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who was killed by a landmine?

Ali

Shauzia

Hossain

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After father is taken away, Mother becomes depressed and they run out of food. What happens after that?

Mother went to the market

Parvanna goes to the market

Father comes back with supplies

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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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What happened to Parvana's older brother, Hossain?

He was killed by the Taliban fighting in the war.

He ran away to fight against the Taliban

He was killed by stepping on a land mine.

He became sick from drinking unclean water and died.

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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.RL.6.2

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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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THE BREADWINNER (chapters 1- 8)

How old is Parvanna?

Who was killed by a landmine?

After father is taken away, Mother becomes depressed and they run out of food. What happens after that?

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

What happened to Parvana's older brother, Hossain?

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

What did the Taliban order all men to do?

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?

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

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

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