The Breadwinner Review

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.

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

• favors Nooria over Parvana

• can not understand Nooria’s position

• does not understand Parvana’s resistance

• cares about how Parvana feels

What is the series of events of a story called?

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

• She is worried about being responsible.

• 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.

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

In the story, Parvana’s haircut represents —

• a happier time

• new responsibilities

• abandoned beliefs

• cultural traditions

1 Which of the following is a theme of the story?

• A Enduring love of family

• B Courage in face of adversity

• C Continual search for meaning

• D Struggle for personal identity

Analyze 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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