Chapters 8 & 9 The Breadwinner

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

• To help with the cooking and cleaning

• Because she has nowhere else to go

• To write a magazine with Parvana's mother

• To help the children with their school work

What was Mrs. Weera's gold medal for?

• Soccer

• Best swimmer in Afghanistan

• Fastest woman in Afghanistan

• Strongest woman in Afghanistan

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

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

• Dressed like a boy, Parvana will be their male escort

• They will only sneak out at night

• They will all pretend to be boys

What happened when Parvana saw her father in the marketplace?

• It was not her father

• He ignored her and pretended he didn't know her

• He hugged her and took her home

• He grabbed her and took her into hiding

Who is the tea boy that spilled the cups?

• Her father

• A clumsy Taliban soldier

• Her sister Nooria

• a girls from Parvana's class

Who is Shauzia?

• An old school friend

• A girl on her soccer team

• Her mother

What does Parvana realize when she meets Shauzia?

• Shauzia doesn't look like a boy

• There are other people like her in Kabul

• Her mind is blank

Why did Parvana not criticize her sister Nooria when Mrs Weera was talking about the secret school?

• She saw cows in the backyard

• She had made a New Year's resolution

• She hadn't Nooria so excited for so long

Why is Parvana so definite when she says 'My father is coming back!'? (When talking to Shauzia)

• She refuses to give up hope

• She has just had good news from him

• There were cows in her backyard - a good sign.

What dried fruit did Shauzia give Parvana?

• Peaches

• Dates

• Apricots

• Mango