Pavana's Life Under Taliban Rule

Pavana, an 11-year-old girl in Taliban-controlled Kabul, navigates life under oppressive rules. Her family, once prosperous, now lives in a single room due to war. Pavana helps her disabled father in the market, witnessing the harsh realities of Taliban rule. Despite restrictions, she dreams of education and freedom. The narrative highlights Afghanistan's tumultuous history and the resilience of its people.

What is Pavana's role when she accompanies her father to the market?

• To buy groceries

• To read letters for customers

• To assist him in walking

• To help him sell goods

Why is Pavana not supposed to be outside?

• She is too young

• The Taliban forbade girls from going outside

• She has schoolwork to do

• Her mother doesn't allow it

What happened to Pavana's father's leg?

• He sold it for money

• It was injured in a bombing

• He lost it in a car accident

• He was born without it

Why did Pavana's family have to move frequently?

• They were following the Taliban's orders

• They wanted to be closer to relatives

• They were looking for better jobs

• They were escaping the bombings

What does Pavana's father do for a living?

• He is a teacher

• He is a shopkeeper

• He reads and writes letters for people

• He is a farmer

What subject does Pavana enjoy the most?

• History

• Science

• Mathematics

• Literature

What does Pavana miss about her life before the Taliban's rule?

• Her favorite TV shows

• Playing in the park

• Visiting the cinema

• Her friends and school

How does Pavana's family manage financially?

• They sell household items

• They rely on government aid

• They receive help from relatives

• They have a stable income

What does Pavana's father say about the Taliban's impact on Afghanistan?

• They are making it a better place

• They are helping the economy

• They are not making it kinder

• They are improving education

What does Pavana's father say about the mountain near their home?

• It is the tallest in the region

• It is a sacred place

• It is named after Pavana

• It is called Mount Everest