The Breadwinner: Ch 1-5

What are the main character's personality traits in the first five chapters of the book?

• Kind, generous, and compassionate

• Aggressive, selfish, and dishonest

• Lazy, timid, and clueless

• The main character's personality traits in the first five chapters are determined, brave, and resourceful.

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Summarize the plot of the first five chapters of The Breadwinner.

• The first five chapters of The Breadwinner are about a group of friends going on a road trip

• The first five chapters of The Breadwinner focus on a family living in a suburban neighborhood

• The first five chapters of The Breadwinner tell the story of a young boy named Parvana living in Kabul, Afghanistan

• The first five chapters of The Breadwinner follow the story of a young girl named Parvana living in Kabul, Afghanistan under Taliban rule. She disguises herself as a boy in order to support her family after her father is arrested.

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What can you infer about the main character's feelings towards her family based on her actions in the first five chapters?

• The main character's feelings towards her family are selfish, as she only cares about her own well-being

• The main character's feelings towards her family are protective and caring, as she takes on the responsibility of providing for them and keeping them safe.

• The main character's feelings towards her family are hostile, as she frequently argues with them

• The main character's feelings towards her family are indifferent, as she often ignores their needs

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Provide textual evidence to support the main character's bravery in the first five chapters.

• Parvana shows bravery by giving up and not trying to help her family

• Parvana shows bravery by staying inside and not taking any risks

• Parvana shows bravery by dressing up as a boy to go outside and earn money for her family, despite the danger and risks involved.

• Parvana shows bravery by running away from her family and responsibilities

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Describe the main character's relationship with her sister in the first five chapters.

• The main character's relationship with her sister in the first five chapters is loving and supportive.

• The main character's relationship with her sister in the first five chapters is distant and indifferent.

• The main character's relationship with her sister in the first five chapters is strained and complicated due to their difficult circumstances.

• The main character's relationship with her sister in the first five chapters is non-existent as they are not related.

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What is the main conflict in the first five chapters of The Breadwinner?

• The challenge of finding the best recipe for bread

• Parvana's struggle to provide for her family and survive under the oppressive rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan

• Parvana's struggle to become a famous singer

• The conflict between two rival gangs in Afghanistan

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How does the main character's environment impact her actions and decisions in the first five chapters?

• The main character's environment forces her to take on the role of the breadwinner for her family.

• The main character's environment causes her to become a professional athlete.

• The main character's environment has no impact on her actions and decisions.

• The main character's environment makes her want to travel the world.

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What can you infer about the society in which the main character lives based on the events in the first five chapters?

• The society is oppressive and restrictive, especially towards women and girls.

• The society is peaceful and harmonious

• The society is progressive and open-minded

• The society is wealthy and prosperous

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Provide textual evidence to support the main character's determination in the first five chapters.

• The main character's determination is not evident at all

• The main character's determination is only shown in her words, not her actions

• The main character's determination is overshadowed by her fear and doubt

• The main character's determination is evident in her actions and thoughts.

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What role does the main character play in her family dynamics in the first five chapters?

• Parvana becomes a professional athlete in the first five chapters

• Parvana takes on the role of providing for her family after her father is arrested.

• Parvana becomes a doctor in the first five chapters

• Parvana becomes a famous singer in the first five chapters

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