The Breadwinner Selection Test

Which statement best expresses a theme of the selection?

• The enduring love of family makes anything seem possible.

• It can be difficult to have courage in the face of challenges.

• People often use food to show their love for each other.

• Supporting the community is as important as supporting family.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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

• She is worried that she will be teased.

• 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.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Two-Part Question

Part A

What inference can the reader make about Parvana based on paragraphs 21–24?

• She feels scared about the decision to cut her hair.

• She wants her sister to be the one to cut her hair.

• Being allowed to make her own choice helps her say yes.

• Being forced into the decision makes her unwilling to cooperate.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Two-Part Question

Part B

Which sentence from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?

• In the end, it really was her decision. (paragraph 23)

• Somehow, knowing that made it easier to agree. (paragraph 24)

• Her fingers reached up her back to see how long her hair had grown. (paragraph 21)

• They could . . . cut off her hair, but for anything more, they needed her cooperation. (paragraph 23)

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• To punish Parvana for resisting the idea

• To force Parvana to demonstrate her obedience

• To help Parvana to accept the idea

• To reassure Parvana that the haircut will look nice

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• favors Nooria over Parvana

• can not understand Nooria’s position

• does not understand Parvana’s resistance

• cares about how Parvana feels

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the thesaurus entry.

gingerly  adv: warily, guardedly, safely, hesitantly

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

• Warily, because Parvana feels unfamiliar with her hair

• Guardedly, because Parvana feels protective of her hair

• Safely, because Parvana does not want to mess up her hair

• Hesitantly, because Parvana does not want to see her hair

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the last paragraph of the story, why does Mother say, “Go to sleep, my son”?

• She misses Hossain and confuses Ali with him.

• She is tired and wishes the day would end.

• She is worrying about all her children.

• She is accepting Parvana’s new role.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Select the two choices that best describe how Parvana feels while living under Taliban rule.

• Angry

• Invisible

• Defeated

• Ashamed

• Scared

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

In the story, Parvana’s haircut represents —

• happier times

• new responsibilities

• abandoned beliefs

• cultural traditions

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2