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WorksheetsThe Breadwinner: Chapter 1-2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
A militant group that took control of Kabul, Afghanistan in 1996; they continue to work in Afghanistan today
Al Shabab
ISIS
Taliban
Rebels
One of two main languages of Afghanistan
Spanish
Pashtu
Arabic
English
One of two main languages of Afghanistan
Dari
English
Arabic
Hindi
The main character in The Breadwinner
Father
Nooria
Ali
Parvana
What is Parvana's father's job? Why is it a good job?
He reads and writes letters. This is a good job because most people are illiterate.
He makes and sells wooden legs. This is good because more people lost their legs in the war.
He paints portraits. This is good because photographs are illegal.
He sings and dances. This is good because people need entertainment.
Why does Parvana's father need her help to walk?
because he is lazy.
because men are not allowed outside without a woman.
because he lost his arm in a bombing.
because he lost the lower half of his leg in a bombing.
A long, tent-like garment worn by women. It covers the entire body and has a narrow mesh screen over the eyes.
tent
burqa
scarf
dress
What is a chador?
type of bread
piece of clothing that covers the head and shoulders
piece of clothing that covers everything
mattress used as bed
How old is Parvana?
10
11
12
13
How many rooms are in the family's CURRENT home?
1
2
3
4
Who is Hossain?
Parvana's brother who died from a land mine.
Parvana's uncle who was arrested by the Taliban.
A Talib soldier who asked Parvana's father to read him a letter.
The leader of the Taliban who fought the Soviets.
What was Parvana so scared the Taliban would find and take when they searched their home?
bread
fine clothing
her diary
books
What reason did the Taliban give for taking Parvana's father?
He was spying against the Taliban
He forgot to pay his rent
He went to school in England
He wanted to leave Afghanistan
why does Parvana have to get water for the family?
she is the oldest
only she knows where the fountain is
she is young enough to not have to wear a burqa but strong enough to carry it up three flights of stairs
her mother favors the older sister, Nooria. So Parvana has no choice.
Where does Parvana live?
Kabul, Afghanistan
Paris, France
Karachi, Pakistan
Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
