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1 Which of the following is a theme of the story?

• A Enduring love of family

• B Courage in face of adversity

• C Continual search for meaning

• D Struggle for personal identity

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

• F She is worried about being responsible.

• G She believes what she is doing is wrong

• H She is afraid that she will be recognized.

• J She resents having to do her sister’s job.

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

• A She wants to punish Parvana for resisting the idea.

• B She wants to force Parvana to demonstrate her obedience.

• C She wants to help Parvana to accept the idea.

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

What does Parvana and Shauzia do to make more money to buy trays?

• Work in a shop

• Sell drinks at the soccer game

• Dig up bones

• Work as school teachers

Theme is the message or lesson in a work of literature. Which of the following are themes found in the story? (Check all that apply.)

• We sacrifice for those we love

• It is important to have courage to do what is right

• It is important to be honest

• Fear is dangerous

What are three things women cannot do since the Taliban took over?

• They cannot cook, sing, or wear bathing suits.
• They cannot work, walk outside without a man, or attend school.
• They cannot wear burqas, clean their home, or get married.
• They cannot run, eat rice, or go to school.

Why does father call Parvana Malali?

• Father calls her Malali because he was hit in the head too many times and forgot who she is.
• Father calls her Malali because he simply doesn't know his daughter's name.
• Father calls her Malali to remind her she needs to be brave.
• Father calls her Malali to remind her to run away from the Taliban. 

Why did Parvana not want to attend Nooria's wedding?

• She did not get along with her sister.

• She was greedy and wanted to make money.

• She wanted to be home if father came looking for them.

• She had to stay back to watch Maryam and Ali.

What was the author's purpose for including the scene with Parvana reading the letter for the Talib?

• To show a different side of the Taliban.

• To show how Talibs aren't educated.

• To make the reader hate the Taliban.

• None of the above

What point of view is the story written in and who is the narrator's focus in the story?

• 3rd person limited (Parvana)

• 3rd person limited (Nooria)

• 1st person (Mother)

• 3rd person omniscient (there is not just one focus)