Chapters 6 & 7 The Breadwinner

In chapter 6, what is the family's plan for getting groceries?

• Do their shopping early in the morning so fewer people are in the market

• Sneak out at night and steal them

• Dress Parvana like a boy and send her to the market

• Send Nooria out with a note that allows her to shop without a male escort

Why does Parvana have to be the one who gets the groceries?

• She can most easily pass as a boy

• She is the strongest and the fastest

• She is sneaky and quiet

• She was the last one to say, "not it!"

What is the first thing they do to Parvana to get her ready to get the groceries?

• Dress her in fancy clothes

• Fit her with new shoes

• Slap her

• Cut her hair

Why is it hard for Parvana's mother to look at Parvana?

• Parvana is ugly

• Parvana's mother cannot see well

• Parvana reminds her mother of Hossain

• Parvana's mother cannot believe how quickly Parvana is growing up

What does Parvana notice about Nooria's face?

• Her mascara is running

• She looks older than 17

• She looks like her mother

• She has a dimple on her right cheek

Was Parvana's second trip to the market a success?

• yes
• no
• she only went once

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

• Nooria threatened to hurt her.
• She realized it was her choice, and that made it easier to agree.
• Ms. Weera forced her to.
• She was afraid if she didn't that her dad would come back and be mad. 

What does Parvana do for money?

• Read and write for people as well as sell some of her family's stuff

• Runs around the market stealing from people

• Selling fruits and vegetables

• Repairs clothing

Who is Parvana's first customer?

• A Taliban soldier

• A student from her class

• A shopkeeper from the market

• One of her teachers

What was the soldier's letter about?

• It was a letter from the soldier's dead wife telling him she loved him

• It was a letter from the soldier's commander telling him to report for duty

• It was a letter to his dead wife congratulating her on her wedding

• It was a letter to the soldier's wife from the soldier