Excerpt from The Breadwinner Quiz

What is Parvana's primary concern about assuming the role of a boy?

• She is worried about being responsible.

• She believes what she is doing is wrong.

• She is afraid that she will be recognized.

• She resents having to do her sister’s job.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the climax of the story?

• Parvana comes home from the market

• Parvana decides to go to the market

• Mrs. Weera talks with Parvana

• Parvana wears her brothers clothing

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following best describes Parvana in the excerpt?

• Brave

• Timid

• Disobedient

• Confident

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In paragraph 30, why does Mother most likely ask Parvana if she wants to watch while she cuts her hair?

• She wants to punish Parvana for resisting the idea.

• She wants to force Parvana to demonstrate her obedience.

• She wants to help Parvana to accept the idea.

• She wants to reassure Parvana that the haircut will look nice.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The description of Mother’s behavior while she was cutting Parvana’s hair helps the reader understand that she —

• favors Nooria over Parvana

• resents the interference of others

• misunderstands Parvana’s resistance

• never cared about Parvana's hair

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

"All alone, Parvana’s hand crept up to the top of her head.Touching her hair gingerly at first, she

soon rubbed the palm of her hand all over her head. Her new hair felt both bristly and soft. It

tickled the skin on her hand."

Which synonym best matches the use of gingerly as it is used in paragraph 43?

• warily, because Parvana felt unfamiliar with her hair

• guardedly, because Parvana felt protective of her hair

• safely, because Parvana did not want to mess up her hair

• hesitantly, because Parvana did not want to see her hair

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which two words best describe how Parvana feels while living under Taliban rule?

• Angry

• Invisible

• Defeated

• Ashamed

• Unimportant

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

In the story, Parvana’s haircut represents —

• a happier time

• new responsibilities

• abandoned beliefs

• cultural traditions

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

“Look what I got!” Parvana exclaimed, as she burst through the door of her home. “I did it! I did the shopping, and nobody bothered me.”

What can you infer based on this selection?

• Parvana is loud.

• Parvana is proud.

• Parvana is unenthused.

• Parvana is relieved.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of the following does NOT belong in a summary of the text?

• Parvana cut her hair

• Parvana's brothers name was Hossain

• Mrs. Weera helped Parvana see why she should cut her hair

• No one noticed Parvana in the market

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2