The Breadwinner

scornful ridicule or mockery

• derision

• illiterate

• resentful

• relented

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.

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 accept the idea.

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

In the story, Parvana’s haircut represents —

• a happier time

• new responsibilities

• abandoned beliefs

• cultural traditions

Chose the character traits that describe Parvana.

Choose all that apply.

• Conflicted

• Exposed

• Courageous

Why did the Taliban order the windows to be painted black?

• To punish them, so they can't get daylight in
• So women inside cannot be seen.
• To make them depressed.
• To show that their house has been searched.

What does Parvana miss about her father the first night?  

• His snoring
• His coughing
• His singing lullabies
• His beard

What was Parvana's father's job?

• He was a fortune teller.

• He would read and write letters at the market.

• He did not have a job.

• He sold old books at the market.

Who said it: "I can read and write that letter as well as Father can."

• Nooria

• Fatana

• Mrs. Weera

• Parvana

Which is NOT a reason that Parvana always has to fetch the water?

• Because she drinks more water than the rest of the family.

• Because Nooria and Mother wear burqas and their vision is limited.

• Because Mariyam and Ali are too young.