The Breadwinner: Quiz on Beginnings

What is the name of the main character in "The Breadwinner"?

• Parvana

• Fattema

• Shauzia

• Soraya

Who is Parvana’s father’s profession before he was arrested?

• Tailor

• Teacher

• Storyteller

• Soldier

In which country is "The Breadwinner" set?

• Pakistan

• Afghanistan

• Iran

• India

What item does Parvana sell in the market with her father?

• Fruits

• Clothes

• Books

• Jewelry

What is the name of Parvana’s younger brother?

• Ali

• Hossain

• Idrees

• Razaq

Why is Parvana’s father arrested by the Taliban?

• He stole food

• He was teaching girls

• He was reading forbidden books

• He argued with a Taliban soldier

What does Parvana’s mother do after her husband is taken away?

• She goes to the market

• She writes a letter to the authorities

• She tries to visit the prison

• She leaves the city

Why does Parvana cut her hair short?

• To look like her brother

• To stay cool in the heat

• To join the army

• To hide from the Taliban

How does Parvana’s family get food after her father is arrested?

• They beg on the streets

• Parvana disguises herself as a boy and works

• They receive help from neighbors

• They sell their house

What risk does Parvana face by dressing as a boy?

• She could be sent to school

• She could be caught and punished by the Taliban

• She could lose her job

• She could get lost in the city