Why couldn't Nooria or Parvana's mother get the water?

It was dangerous for them to go outside without a man.

They liked to make Parvana work.

Why did her father grow a beard?

The Taliban ordered all men to grow beards.

He wanted to try something new.

He thought it made him look handsome.

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.

Why do Parvana and her mother walk all the way across town alone?

To find the type of tea that Father likes

What do the soldiers rip into shreds when they arrive at the prison?

The statement from the government saying her father was innocent

What happens when Mrs. Weera arrives to their home?

Mrs. Weera takes charge, telling everyone to do things

Mrs. Weera begins crying, thinking Mother is dead

She begins scolding Ali for playing too roughly

Parvana's older brother who had been killed

The Taliban soldier who caught Parvana reading

The neighbor who saw Parvana carrying the water

Why does Parvana attack the soldiers?

She does not want them to discover her father's hidden English books

They tried to take Ali away, to train him as a Taliban soldier

They threatened to take Nooria away, and then hit her

A long, tent-like garment the Taliban made women wear whenever they went outside

A piece of cloth worn by women and girls to cover their hair

A long, loose shirt and pants, worn by both men and women

One of the two main languages spoken in Afghanistan

Parvana's best friend in the novel The Breadwinner

A festival coming at the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting

A piece of cloth worn by women and girls to cover their hair

A tent-like garment the Taliban made women where whenever they went outside

A long, tent-like garment the Taliban made women where whenever they went outside

One of the two main languages spoken in Afghanistan

A narrow mattress used in many Afghan homes

A long, loose shirt and pants worn by men and women

Parvana's big sister, Nooria, hadn't always been the oldest child in the family. Parvana used to have an older brother named

She didn't used to have an older brother. The only brother she's ever had is named Ali.

Parvana loves when her father tells stories. Her favorite story is about a brave person named Malali. She

encouraged the Afghan troops to face the British even though they wanted to give up.

went to school even though she wasn't supposed to according to Taliban law.

fought for Afghanistan while disguised as a teenage boy.

encouraged the British troops to take over the Afghan troops.

What was Father's lesson in the story he told about Malali?

That Afghanistan has always been the home of the bravest women in the world and that Parvana, Nooria, and Maryam are brave, too.

That girls should never get involved in war because it is too dangerous.

That when one puts his/her mind to something, they can achieve anything.

That Afghanistan is better at fighting than England.

Nooria questions her father after he tells them the lesson learned about the story of Malali. She wonders

how women can be brave when they can't leave their houses without a man.

how Malali found the courage to rally the Afghans against the British.

how women can be brave when they aren't trained in combat.

how much braver does he think she is than Parvana.

Why do the Taliban soldiers arrest Father?

They don't like that he has a "foreign" education.

He stole bread from the marketplace and one of his neighbors told the Taliban about it.

He is a part of a group of Afghan men trying to overthrow the Taliban.

Nooria writes a letter for Parvana and Mother, though she doesn't think it will do much good. She thinks this because

most of the Taliban don't know how to read.

she is illiterate and her writing won't make sense.

Nooria doesn't write Parvana and Mother a note because they can't leave the house.

all letters to the Taliban must include official stamps and they are out of those.

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

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

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.

What made mom sad again?

Seeing Parvana in Hossain's clothes.

Seeing pictures of Father in jail.

What made Parvana finally agree to pretend to be a boy?

She realized it was her choice, and that made it easier to agree.

She was afraid if she didn't that her dad would come back and be mad.

Explain the meaning of the following quote from Chapter 7 "The sun was shining. How could the sun be shining when her father was in jail?"

It shows that Parvana feels a sunny day doesn't match her mood and sadness at her father being in jail.

It shows that Parvana is worried that her Father will be hot in prison.

It shows that Parvana prefers rain over sun.

It shows that Parvana's mood is similar to a sunny day.

Why is Mrs. Weera moving in with Parvana's family?

To write a magazine with Parvana's mother

To help with the cooking and cleaning

Because she has nowhere else to go

To help the children with their school work

How will Nooria, Maryam, and their mother get out of the house?

Dressed like a boy, Parvana will be their male escort

Dressed like a boy, Parvana can write them a note that will allow it

They will only sneak out at night

They will all pretend to be boys

What does Parvana realize when she meets Shauzia?

There are other people like her in Kabul

Shauzia doesn't look like a boy

Why is Parvana so sure when she says to Shauzia, 'My father is coming back!'?

She has just had good news from him

There were cows in her backyard - a good sign

The Breadwinner Ch. 1-9

Authored by Jennifer Schroeder

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5th - 6th Grade

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5 mins • 1 pt

What is Parvana's father's job? Why is it a good job?

He reads and writes letters. This is a good job because most people are illiterate.

He makes and sells wooden legs. This is good because more people lost their legs in the war.

He paints portraits. This is good because photographs are illegal.

He sings and dances. This is good because people need entertainment.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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5 mins • 1 pt

What happened to Parvana and her mother when they went to the prison to look for father?

They were given rice and tea, and sent home.

They were arrested and placed in prison.

They were beaten by the guards.

They were told he would be released in a few days.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What are three things women cannot do since the Taliban took over?

They cannot cook, sing, or wear bathing suits.

They cannot work, walk outside without a man, or attend school.

They cannot wear burqas, clean their home, or get married.

They cannot run, eat rice, or go to school.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Who is Malali?

She is Parvana's sister.

She was the leader of the Soviet army.

She is the aunt who gave Parvana the red Shalwar Kameez.

She was a young girl who led the Afghan troops against the British.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

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5 mins • 1 pt

Why does father call Parvana Malali?

Father calls her Malali because he was hit in the head too many times and forgot who she is.

Father calls her Malali because he simply doesn't know his daughter's name.

Father calls her Malali to remind her she needs to be brave.

Father calls her Malali to remind her to run away from the Taliban.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why does Parvana's father need her help to walk?

Father needs Parvana's help to walk because he is lazy.

Father needs Parvana's help to walk because men are not allowed outside without a woman.

Father needs Parvana's help to walk because he lost his arm in a bombing.

Father needs Parvana's help because he lost the lower half of his leg in a bombing.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

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Who said it: "I can read and write that letter as well as Father can."

Nooria

Fatana

Mrs. Weera

Parvana

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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The Breadwinner Ch. 1-9

What is Parvana's father's job? Why is it a good job?

What happened to Parvana and her mother when they went to the prison to look for father?

What are three things women cannot do since the Taliban took over?

Who is Malali?

Why does father call Parvana Malali?

Why does Parvana's father need her help to walk?

Who said it: "I can read and write that letter as well as Father can."

How many years has it been since Mother could leave the house?

Why couldn't Nooria or Parvana's mother get the water?

What happened to Parvana's older brother Hussein?

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