The Breadwinner Test

Which of the following sentences best shows the problem that Parvana’s family is trying to solve?

• There was no one to ask about Parvana.

• Someone has to go to the market to buy food and supplies.

• Hossain’s clothes do not fit Parvana.

In paragraphs 37–40, the writer describes Parvana’s experience of the haircut in order to —

• describe a traumatic event

• give directions on how to cut hair

• show how Parvana’s changing appearance is beginning to affect her outlook

Why was this photo included?

• So the reader will pause and think.

• to assist with understanding their culture

• to help the reader envision the setting

What was Parvana able to do as a boy that she could not do as a girl?

• help her mom in the house

• wear her hair in a pony tale

• go to the market and buy necessities

• go to stay with her aunt in Kunduz

The setting of a plot is important because it

• tells you who is telling the story

• conveys the time, place, and culture significance in a story

• explains the point of view of the story

• provides props for dramatization of the story

Any person, animal or imaginary creature who takes part in the action of a work of literature is a

• Author

• Character

• Actor

• Narrator

What type of genre is The Breadwinner?

• Poetry

• Mystery

• Myth

• Historical Fiction

Which of the following is a theme of the story?

• Enduring love of family

• Courage in face of adversity

• Continual search for meaning

• Struggle for personal identity

In the last paragraph of the story, why does Mother say, “Go to sleep, my son”?

• She is missing Hossain and confuses Ali with him.

• She is wishing the day would end.

• She is worried about all her children

• She is accepting Parvana’s new role.

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

• Angry

• Invisible

• Defeated

• Ashamed

• Unimportant