The Breadwinner: Ch 1-5

Based on the first five chapters of the book, which words best describe the main character's personality?

• 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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Which statement best summarizes the events in 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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Based on the main character's actions in the first five chapters, what do her feelings toward her family seem to be?

• The main character seems to care only about herself and not her family.

• The main character seems to care about her family and tries to help and protect them.

• The main character seems to argue a lot with her family and does not get along with them.

• The main character seems to ignore her family's needs and does not pay attention to them.

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Which evidence from the first five chapters best shows Parvana's bravery?

• 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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Based on the first five chapters of The Breadwinner, how would you describe the main character's relationship with her sister?

• 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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In the first five chapters of The Breadwinner, what is the main problem Parvana faces?

• Trying to find the best recipe for bread

• Parvana must find ways to help her family and survive while living under the strict rules of the Taliban in Afghanistan

• Parvana wants to become a famous singer

• There is a conflict between two rival gangs in Afghanistan

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In the first five chapters, how does the main character's surroundings affect what she does and the choices she makes?

• The main character's surroundings make her become the person who earns money for her family.

• The main character's surroundings lead her to become a professional athlete.

• The main character's surroundings do not affect what she does or decides.

• The main character's surroundings make her want to travel the world.

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Based on the events in the first five chapters, what does the story tell you about the society where the main character lives?

• 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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Which evidence from the first five chapters best shows the main character's determination?

• 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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In the first five chapters of The Breadwinner, what important responsibility does Parvana take on for her family?

• 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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