The Breadwinner Final Quiz Review

What does Parvana do to provide for her family?

• Join the Taliban

• Dresses as a girl

• Learns how to cook

• Dresses as a boy

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

How was Parvana's older brother, Hossain, killed?

• A drought

• The Taliban

• A land mine

• A bad heart

What is the name of a flat sleeping mat used like a mattress or cot?

• Karachi

• Nan

• Toshak

• Couch

Which character decides to get married because she will be able to move where there is no Taliban?

• Mother

• Mrs. Weera

• Nooria

• Maryam

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does Parvana and Shauzia do to make more money to buy trays?

• Work in a shop

• Sell drinks at the soccer game

• Dig up bones

• Work as school teachers

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 accept the idea.

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

What does the word breadwinner mean?

• the person who eats the bread

• the person who wins the bread

• the person who supports the family

• the person who competes to win bread for a living

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

Theme is the message or lesson in a work of literature. Which of the following are themes found in the story? (Check all that apply.)

• We sacrifice for those we love

• It is important to have courage to do what is right

• It is important to be honest

• Fear is dangerous

How would you BEST characterize Parvana's personality?

• Confident

• Rude

• Irresponsible

• Charming

What makes Parvana unique?

• She is tall and fast.

• She is hopeful the Taliban will bring peace.

• She is from a wealthy family.

• She is educated and knows how to read and write.