from "The Breadwinner" Post-Reading Quiz

Which of the following sentences best shows the problem that Parvana’s family is trying to solve?

• There was no one to ask about Parvana.

• Someone has to go to the market to buy food and supplies.

• Hossain’s clothes do not fit Parvana.

• Mother misses her son Hossain.

In paragraphs 37–40, the writer describes Parvana’s experience of the haircut in order to —

• show how Nooria is envious of Parvana.

• describe a traumatic event.

• give directions on how to cut hair.

• show how Parvana’s changing appearance is beginning to affect her outlook.

Which one of the following ideas is true?

• Parvana feels proud that she bought food at the market.

• Mother is delighted that Parvana reminds her of Hossain.

• The family forces Parvana to disguise herself as a boy.

• Parvana treasures her long hair after Mother cuts it off.

Which of the following is most likely to cause someone to fume?

• an act of kindness

• an insulting comment

Which of the following is an example of a responsibility?

• feeding a pet

• playing a game

Which of the following is likely to need a solution?

• a problem

• an airplane

Which of the following is an example of a stammer?

• speaking with repetitive sounds and pauses

• walking with uneven steps

Which of the following best describes the change in Parvana's attitude during this story?

• In the beginning she loved the idea of becoming a boy, but then she decided it would be too hard.

• She didn't change; she loved the idea and pledged to see it through.

• She was excited about a new opportunity, but later decided to let Nooria have the chance.

• She refused at first, but eventually realized it was what she needed to do.

Read the sentence from the text, then give the definition for the word "gruff" as it is used in the sentence.

"How much? What kind?" The grocer was gruff, but it was an ordinary bad-mood gruff, not gruff out of anger that there was a girl in his shop.

• excited

• unhappy

• angry

• sad

What made Parvana's mother sad again?

• The rain

• Seeing Parvana in Hossain's clothes.

• Seeing pictures of Father in jail.

• Mrs. Weera