The Breadwinner

What is Parvana’s primary concern about assuming the role of a boy?

• She is worried that she will be teased.

• She believes what she is doing is wrong.

• She is afraid that she will be recognized.

• She resents having to do her sister’s job.

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.

What inference can the reader make about Parvana based on paragraphs 21–24?

• She feels scared about the decision to cut her hair.

• She wants her sister to be the one to cut her hair.

• Being allowed to make her own choice helps her say yes.

• Being forced into the decision makes her unwilling to cooperate.

In paragraph 30, why does Mother most likely ask Parvana if she wants to watch while she cuts her hair?

• To punish Parvana for resisting the idea

• To force Parvana to demonstrate her obedience

• To help Parvana to accept the idea

• To reassure Parvana that the haircut will look nice

How is hope portrayed in "The Breadwinner"?

• Through the characters' dreams of leaving Afghanistan.

• Through the eventual defeat of the Taliban.

• Through the small acts of kindness and solidarity among the characters.

• It is absent throughout the novel.

What is the main idea of chapters 8-12 in "The Breadwinner"?

• Parvana's family struggles to adapt to their new life.

• Parvana starts a new school.

• The family moves to a new country.

• Parvana discovers a hidden treasure.

"Parvana turned and glared (stared meanly) at Nooria." What does this suggest about their relationship?

• They do not get along with each other.

• They get along really well.

• Parvana needs glasses.

• Nooria is a terrible person.

Why did Parvana's mother say no one would ask about her?

• Because she was going to stay with an aunt

• Because she was invisible as a boy

• Because everyone thought she was in another city

• Because she was not important

Why is Mrs. Weera moving in with Parvana's family?

• To help with the cooking and cleaning

• Because she has nowhere else to go

• To write a magazine with Parvana's mother

• To help the children with their school work

​ earns money for her family to survive.

• Parvana

• Nooria

• Maryem

• Malali