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

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

Can freely come and go from their homes

Nooria's little school has to be a secret because...

..the Taliban forbid girls to go to school.

...she is not certified to teach.

18. What was the author's purpose for including the scene with Parvana reading the letter for the Talib?

To show a different side of the Taliban.

To show how Talibs aren't educated.

To make the reader hate the Taliban.

Which quote best shows Mrs. Weera's personality?

"Well done," said Mrs. Weera. "That's the spirit."

"It has to be your decision," Mrs. Weera said.

"It's a perfect solution," Mrs. Weera said.

"You'll wear Hossain's clothes," said Mother.

Which of the following best describes the change in Parvana's attitude of becoming a boy?

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 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.

Which of the following express a theme developed in the story?

It is never a good idea to make a person become someone else.

Sometimes in life a person must accept what they cannot change and make the best of it.

Conflict can be scary and bring uncertainty, but it can also make a person strong.

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

The Breadwinner

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CCSS

RL.8.3, RL.5.3, RI.6.2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Capital of Afghanistan

Mogadishu

Mecca

Moscow

Kabul

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

Al Shabab

ISIS

Taliban

Rebels

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

One of two main languages of Afghanistan

Spanish

Pashtu

Arabic

English

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

militant

million

military

militia

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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The Breadwinner

28 questions

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

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

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

Capital of Afghanistan

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

One of two main languages of Afghanistan

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

The main character in The Breadwinner

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

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