The Breadwinner Chapter 1-3 Review

Who is the main character in the book?

• Nooria

• Parvana

• Shauzia

• The Talib

Under the Taliban instituted laws, women and girls...

• Have to wear a burqa and be escorted by a male in public

• Can go to school

• Can freely come and go from their homes

• Enjoy the same freedoms as men

Father does not agree with the Taliban and thinks that women and girls should be educated.

• True

• False

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

• Al Shabab

• ISIS

• Taliban

• Rebels

Where does The Breadwinner take place?

• Afghanistan

• Pakistan

• France

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.

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

• Father needs Parvana's help to walk because he is lazy.

• Father needs Parvana's help to walk because men are not allowed outside without a woman.

• Father needs Parvana's help to walk because he lost his arm in a bombing.

• Father needs Parvana's help because he lost the lower half of his leg in a bombing.

Which set of words best shows the contrast in the old Kabul, and the way the city is now?

• It used be be a beautiful town, and now it's just a bit run down.  
• It was destroyed, but is now being rebuilt and everything is new.
• It used to be a beautiful, happy town, and now it is broken and in ruins.
• It has not changed.

What is Kabul?

• capital city of Afghanistan

• language spoken in Afghanistan

• brave Afghan girl

• Afghan holiday

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4