The Breadwinner Review

How does Parvana's character help develop the plot?

• She stays at home

• She takes on responsibilities to help her family

• She ignores problems

• She runs away

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What kind of setting does The Breadwinner take place in?

• A peaceful village

• Afghanistan

• A school

• A desert

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How does the setting influence Parvana’s actions?

• It makes her adventurous

• It forces her to be strong and careful

• It makes her lazy

• It has no effect

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What is one way Parvana changes throughout the story?

• She becomes less responsible

• She grows and becomes courageous

• She forgets her family

• She moves to another country

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Which character trait best describes Parvana at the end of the story?

• Fearful

• Brave

• Careless

• Shy

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What is one conflict Parvana faces in the story?

• Finding a new school

• Disguising herself as a boy to help her family

• Winning a game

• Learning a new language

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Which of the following is not a character in The Breadwinner?

• Nooria

• Ms. Weera

• Mom

• Laiba

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What is a theme of The Breadwinner?

• The power of friendship

• Courage and survival in difficult times

• The importance of sports

• Traveling the world

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How does the author develop Parvana’s point of view?

• By showing her thoughts and feelings

• By only describing other characters

• By telling the story through a different character

• By using only dialogue

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Which sentence best shows Parvana’s bravery?

• She stayed inside all day.

• Parvana carefully walked through the market dressed as a boy.

• She ignored the problem.

• She ran away.

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