The Breadwinner Chapters 4-5

What was hurt badly on Parvana and Mother on their trip back from prison?

• Their backs
• Their arms
• Their feet
• Their heads

Which statement best explains why Father though they needed to stay in Afghanistan, even though life was unfair and hard?  

• He felt that it was the duty of educated Afghans to stay and rebuild after the Taliban moved on.
• He felt that it was too dangerous to leave because of all the land mines.
• He worried that it would be too hard to start over in a new country. 
• He really agreed with the Taliban and wanted to stay and support them

After Parvana’s father is sent to prison, her mother

• starts eating a lot

• becomes strong because she needs to look after the family

• starts going outside the house more

• spends a few days sleeping on the toshak

Which of the following words describes Mother's mood when they returned from the prison?

• hopeless and exhausted
• tired and bored
• hopeful and re-energized
• sad and lonely

After several days, what finally made Parvana realize she had to go out to the market alone? 

• The diapers were smelling and they needed new ones.
• They needed water.
• They needed food.
• She knew she had to go look for Father again.

Who convinced Parvana to go out?

• Mother
• Ali
• Maryam
• Nooria

Were women allowed in the shops?

• Yes
• No

At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Parvana buy first in the market?

• milk
• nan (bread)
• a new chador
• tea

At the beginning of chapter five, why did Parvana buy the nan first and delay going into the shops?

• She didn't know how the Taliban and market vendors would react to her because she was alone.
• She knew it would take a long time to get 10 loaves of nan so she wanted to buy it first.
• She was extremely hungry and wanted to eat some nan while she visited the other shops.
• She wasn't wearing her chador, so she was afraid she would be beaten.

Was Parvana able to shop safely for her family in the market?

• Yes
• No