Parvana's Journey and Key Events

Parvana encounters a crying woman in the dark and learns she is without a burka, risking danger. Parvana plans to help her by borrowing a burka from Mrs. Weira. They navigate the dark streets of Kabul, avoiding the Taliban, and arrive safely at Mrs. Weira's home. The woman, Homa, shares her traumatic escape from Mazar, where her family was killed by the Taliban. Parvana struggles with despair but finds hope and support from her friend Shazia. The story concludes with Parvana's reunion with her father, bringing relief and hope.

What does Parvana use to find the crying woman in the dark?

• Matches

• A candle

• A lantern

• A flashlight

Why is Parvana dressed as a boy?

• To earn money

• To avoid the Taliban

• To find her family

• To attend school

What does Parvana plan to borrow to help the woman?

• A coat

• A burka

• A chador

• A scarf

Why do Parvana and the woman wait until it is very dark?

• To avoid being seen

• To avoid the heat

• To find a safe path

• To wait for help

What does Parvana compare herself to while leading the woman?

• A leader

• A soldier

• A guide

• A heroine

How does Mrs. Weira react when Parvana and the woman arrive?

• She is angry

• She is indifferent

• She is relieved

• She is confused

What traumatic event does Homa describe?

• Her escape from a burning building

• Her family being taken away

• Her family being killed

• Her journey to Kabul

What does Parvana do after hearing Homa's story?

• She writes a letter

• She leaves the house

• She resolves to stay in bed

• She cries

Who encourages Parvana to return to work?

• Mrs. Weira

• Homa

• Shauzia

• Her father

What event brings hope back to Parvana's life?

• Her father's return

• A letter from her mother

• Finding a new job

• Homa's recovery