The Breadwinner Chapters 13-15

In Chapter 14, what challenge does Parvana face while working?

• She has to learn a new skill.

• She encounters a rude customer.

• She has to get the lady back to her house safely.

• She gets lost in the market.

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Why is Parvana's friendship with Shauzia important to her?

• It helps her forget her problems.

• They share similar experiences and support each other.

• Shauzia teaches her how to read.

• They plan to run away together.

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What does Parvana do to help her family when they are in need?

• She steals food from the market.

• She sells her mother's jewelry.

• She takes on extra work.

• She asks for help from neighbors.

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How does the author show the theme of courage in these chapters?

• By describing Parvana's fear of the Taliban.

• By highlighting the risks Parvana takes to provide for her family.

• By showing how Parvana avoids danger.

• By focusing on the bravery of her father.

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How does the setting of Kabul affect the characters in these chapters?

• A) It provides them with many opportunities.

• B) It creates a sense of danger and uncertainty.

• C) It allows them to live freely.

• D) It encourages them to travel.

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What does Parvana discover about her own strength throughout these chapters?

• A) She realizes she is weak and needs help.

• B) She learns she can be brave and resourceful.

• C) She finds that she prefers to be dependent on others.

• D) She understands that strength is not important.

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In what way does the relationship between Parvana and her mother change in these chapters?

• A) They become more distant from each other.

• B) They tend to argue more.

• C) They grow closer as they work together.

• D) They ignore each other’s feelings.

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What does the author use to symbolize hope in these chapters?

• A) A broken toy

• B) A flower growing in the cracks of the sidewalk

• C) A new dress

• D) A letter from a friend

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How does the narrative style contribute to the understanding of Parvana’s struggles?

• A) It is told in a humorous way.

• B) It uses complex language that confuses the reader.

• C) It provides insight into her thoughts and feelings.

• D) It focuses only on the actions of other characters.

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How do the events in Chapters 13-15 reflect the larger issues faced by families in Afghanistan?

• They show how families live in luxury.

• They highlight the struggles for survival and resilience.

• They ignore the political situation.

• They focus only on the joys of family life.

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