The Breadwinner: Chapter 1-2

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

• Al Shabab

• ISIS

• Taliban

• Rebels

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One of two main languages of Afghanistan

• Spanish

• Pashtu

• Arabic

• English

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One of two main languages of Afghanistan

• Dari

• English

• Arabic

• Hindi

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The main character in The Breadwinner

• Father

• Nooria

• Ali

• Parvana

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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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Why does Parvana's father need her help to walk?

• because he is lazy.

• because men are not allowed outside without a woman.

• because he lost his arm in a bombing.

• because he lost the lower half of his leg in a bombing.

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A long, tent-like garment worn by women. It covers the entire body and has a narrow mesh screen over the eyes.

• tent

• burqa

• scarf

• dress

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What is a chador?

• type of bread

• piece of clothing that covers the head and shoulders

• piece of clothing that covers everything

• mattress used as bed

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How old is Parvana?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

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How many rooms are in the family's CURRENT home?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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