The Breadwinner' 7D

How does the setting in "The Breadwinner" affect the story's characters?

• It creates a strict and dangerous environment, particularly for women and girls, which may instill fear in the characters.

• It provides a sense of safety and freedom for everyone in the community.

• It encourages characters to travel freely and explore new opportunities.

• It leads characters to form strong bonds as they navigate their struggles together.

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What does Parvana's reaction in paragraph 59 reveal about her cultural setting in "The Breadwinner"?

• She feels empowered and excited to express herself freely.

• She is accustomed to strict expectations regarding gender roles, leading to feelings of panic when she must go out without her chador.

• She believes that boys and girls have the same freedoms and responsibilities in her culture.

• She enjoys the freedom of dressing as she likes, feeling confident in her identity.

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How effectively has the author used setting to develop Parvana and other characters in "The Breadwinner"?

•  A) The historical, wartime setting effectively illustrates how Parvana and other characters respond to stresses such as repression, hunger, and loneliness, highlighting Parvana’s role as the breadwinner and Mother's struggles with grief.
  

• B) The author focuses solely on the physical setting without addressing the emotional impacts on the characters.
  

• C) The author uses a peaceful and prosperous setting, which allows characters to thrive without challenges.
  

• D) The setting creates opportunities for characters to escape their struggles and start anew.

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Which two words best describe how Parvana feels while living under Taliban rule?

• 1. Angry

• 1. Invisible

• 1. Defeated

• 1. Ashamed

• 1. Scared

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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