The Breadwinner

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.5.2

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.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

Why is Parvana happy about the Taliban not allowing her to go to school?

• She does not know that the change is permanent.

• She wanted to buy something from the marketplace that day, anyway.

• She wanted to sleep in longer during the mornings.

Capital of Afghanistan

• Mogadishu

• Mecca

• Moscow

• Kabul

A militant group that took control of Kabul, Afghanistan in 1996; they continue to work in Afghanistan today

• Al Shabab

• ISIS

• Taliban

• Rebels

One of two main languages of Afghanistan

• Spanish

• Pashtu

• Arabic

• English

a volunteer army; the Taliban is made up of volunteer soldiers

• militant

• million

• military

• militia

The main character in The Breadwinner

• Father

• Nooria

• Ali

• Parvana

Under the Taliban instituted laws, women and girls...

• Have to wear a burqa and be escorted by a male in public

• Can go to school

• Can freely come and go from their homes

• Enjoy the same freedoms as men

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

Where does Shauzia want to go?

• The United States

• France

• Italy

• England