Review: Test from The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis

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.

Why is Parvana worried about dressing in boys’ clothes and cutting her hair?

• A) She thinks that she will be teased.

• B) She believes what she is doing is wrong.

• C) She is afraid that she will be recognized.

• D) She is nervous about doing her sister’s job.

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

• 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?

• A) She likes her hair more than any of her other features.

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

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

• D) 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

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

Which part of speech is the word hold as it is used in paragraph 46?

• Verb

• Noun

• Adverb

• Adjective

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

• A) She misses Hossain and confuses Ali with him.

• B) She is tired and wishes the day would end.

• C) She is worrying about all her children.

• D) She is accepting Parvana’s new role.

Which two choices best describe how the setting in these sentences makes Parvana feel?

• Confused

• Grateful

• Hidden

• Lonely

• Relieved

In the story, Parvana’s haircut represents —

• happier times

• new responsibilities

• abandoned beliefs

• cultural traditions