The Breadwinner. Chapters 1 - 8

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.

What is chador?

• type of bread

• piece of clothing that covers the head and shoulders

• piece of clothing that covers everything

• mattress used as bed

How old is Parvana?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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.

Which set of words best describes how Parvana feels about her sister Nooria?

• devoted/loving
• close/best friends
• sad/feels sorry for her
• angry/jealous

Who is Hossain?

• Parvana's brother who died from a land mine.

• Parvana's uncle who was arrested by the Taliban.

• A Talib soldier who asked Parvana's father to read him a letter.

• The leader of the Taliban who fought the Soviets.

What was Parvana so scared the Taliban would find and take when they searched their home?

• bread

• fine clothing

• her diary

• books

What reason did the Taliban give for taking Parvana's father?

• He was spying against the Taliban

• He forgot to pay his rent

• He went to school in England

• He wanted to leave Afghanistan

What did the Taliban forbid girls and women in Afghanistan to do?

• Leave their homes

• Wear traditional clothing

• Attend religious ceremonies

• Go to work