Parvana's Journey and Challenges

Parvana's sister Noria decides to marry and move to Mazar, where she can continue her education away from Taliban control. The family plans to attend the wedding, but Parvana resists leaving Kabul, fearing for her father's return from prison. Eventually, Parvana is allowed to stay in Kabul with Mrs. Weira. As her family departs, Parvana adjusts to a quieter life, reflecting on her responsibilities and the changes around her.

Why is Noria planning to move to Mazar-i-Sharif?

• To visit relatives

• To find a new job

• To start a new business

• To escape the Taliban and continue her education

What is Noria's main reason for wanting to leave Kabul?

• She is tired of living under the Taliban

• She wants to travel the world

• She has a job offer in Mazar

• She wants to start a family

What concerns does Parvana have about the family's travel plans?

• She doesn't want to leave her friends

• She is afraid of traveling

• She fears for her father's safety if he is released from prison

• She is worried about missing school

How does Parvana react to the decision of being left behind?

• She is relieved

• She is indifferent

• She is upset and sulks

• She is excited

What do Parvana and Shazia discuss about their lives?

• Their plans for the future

• Their dissatisfaction with their current situation

• Their favorite foods

• Their favorite books

What gift does Parvana decide to buy for Noria?

• A pair of shoes

• A book

• A pen and a beaded case

• A dress

Who accompanies Parvana's family to Mazar?

• A local shopkeeper

• A distant relative

• A member of the women's group and her husband

• A school teacher

How does Parvana spend her time after her family leaves?

• She travels to another city

• She spends time reading and listening to stories

• She visits friends

• She starts a new job

What happens to Parvana during the rainstorm?

• She finds shelter in a bombed-out building

• She gets lost

• She meets a new friend

• She decides to go home