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One of the character traits to describe Parvana is proud. Locate TWO pieces of evidence that support the idea that she is proud. Ex. In the story, Parvana is considered to be proud. An example of this is........... Another example of from the text is...............

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• Angry

• Invisible

• Defeated

• Ashamed

• Scared

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How do Parvana’s feelings change after she goes to the store for the first time? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

• She feels more confident and independent.

• She becomes more fearful and anxious.

• She feels indifferent and unchanged.

• She becomes angry and frustrated.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which statement best expresses a theme of the selection?

• The enduring love of family makes anything seem possible.

• It can be difficult to have courage in the face of challenges.

• People often use food to show their love for each other.

• Supporting the community is as important as supporting family.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read these sentences about the selection. Parvana dresses up as a boy and pretends to be a cousin from Jalalabad. Her mother and sister tell people she has gone to stay with an aunt in Kunduz. What is the correct way to write the sentences?

• Parvana dresses up as a boy and pretends to be a cousin from Jalalabad. Her Mother and Sister tell people she has gone to stay with an Aunt in Kunduz.

• Parvana dresses up as a boy and pretends to be a cousin from Jalalabad. Her mother and sister tell people she has gone to stay with an aunt in Kunduz.

• Parvana dresses up as a boy and pretends to be a Cousin from Jalalabad. Her Mother and Sister tell people she has gone to stay with an Aunt in kunduz.

• Parvana dresses up as a boy and pretends to be a Cousin from Jalalabad. Her Mother and Sister tell people she has gone to stay with an Aunt in Kunduz.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The description of Mother’s behavior while she cuts Parvana’s hair helps the reader understand that Mother —

• favors Nooria over Parvana

• cannot understand Nooria’s position

• does not understand Parvana’s resistance

• cares about how Parvana feels

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the thesaurus entry:

gingerly adv: warily, guardedly, safely, hesitantly

Which adverb best matches the use of gingerly as it is used in paragraph 43?

• Warily, because Parvana feels unfamiliar with her hair

• Guardedly, because Parvana feels protective of her hair

• Safely, because Parvana does not want to mess up her hair

• Hesitantly, because Parvana does not want to see her hair

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What methods does the author use to describe elements of both culture and setting in paragraphs 64–72?​

• The author revealed Parvana's actions by showing how she turns invisible in public.

• The author shows the reader about Parvana's culture by describing how easily boys or men blend into Afghan culture.

• The author describes Parvana's thoughts to show she fears appearing as a boy in public. Her shopping trip to the market in Kabul reveals cultural details such as what her family eats, and her family’s financial struggles.

• The author uses culture to show how grouchy the men at the market are in Kabul.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Think about Parvana’s character at the beginning of the excerpt (paragraphs 1–16) and near the end (paragraphs 85–88). What changes do you notice about Parvana over this time, and how do they affect the plot?

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Evaluate How effectively has the author used setting to develop Parvana and other characters?

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3