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Parvana Ch 6

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was Mrs. Weera's job before the Taliban took over?

a)

Science teacher

b)

Writer

c)

Gym teacher

2.
Which quote best shows Mrs. Weera's personality?
a)
"It has to be your decision," Mrs. Weera said. 
b)
"Well done," said Mrs. Weera.  "That's the spirit." 
c)
"It's a perfect solution," Mrs. Weera said.
d)
"You'll wear Hossain's clothes," said Mother.
3.

In chapter 6, what is the family's plan for getting groceries?

a)

Do their shopping early in the morning so fewer people are in the market

b)

Sneak out at night and steal them

c)

Dress Parvana like a boy and send her to the market

d)

Send Nooria out with a note that allows her to shop without a male escort

4.

Why does Parvana have to be the one who gets the groceries?

a)

She can most easily pass as a boy

b)

She is the strongest and the fastest

c)

She is sneaky and quiet

d)

She was the last one to say, "not it!"

5.
What made Parvana finally agree to pretend to be a boy?
a)
Nooria threatened to hurt her.
b)
She realized it was her choice, and that made it easier to agree.
c)
Ms. Weera forced her to.
d)
She was afraid if she didn't that her dad would come back and be mad. 
6.

What is the first thing they do to Parvana to get her ready to get the groceries?

a)

Dress her in fancy clothes

b)

Fit her with new shoes

c)

Slap her

d)

Cut her hair

7.

While cutting Parvana's hair, Mother's behavior shows that-

a)

she misses her son Hossain.

b)

Parvana is her favorite child.

c)

she doesn't understand Parvana's resistance.

d)

she wishes she had long hair like Parvana.

8.

Why does the writer describe Parvana's haircut experience?

a)

The writer shows that Parvana regrets her decision to cut her hair.

b)

The writer describes the positive change in Parvana.

c)

The writer shares how controlling Mother can be.

d)

The writer explains the process of cutting hair.

9.

Why is it hard for Parvana's mother to look at Parvana?

a)

Parvana is ugly

b)

Parvana's mother cannot see well

c)

Parvana reminds her mother of Hossain

d)

Parvana's mother cannot believe how quickly Parvana is growing up

10.

What was Parvana's name as a boy?

a)

Dari

b)

Shauzia

c)

Kaseem

d)

Pashtu

11.

What made Mother sad again?

a)

Rain

b)

Seeing pictures of Father in jail.

c)

Seeing Parvana in Hossain's clothes.

d)

Mrs. Weera

12.
Read the sentence from the text, then give the definition for the word "gruff" as it is used in the sentence.  
"How much?  What kind?" The grocer was gruff, but it was an ordinary bad-mood gruff, not gruff out of anger that there was a girl in his shop.
a)
excited
b)
angry
c)
unhappy
d)
sad
13.
Nan is
a)
Afghan bread
b)
A long, tent-like garment the Taliban made women where whenever they went outside
c)
One of the two main languages spoken in Afghanistan
d)
A narrow mattress used in many Afghan homes
14.
Was Parvana's second trip to the market a success?
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
she only went once
15.
Which of the following best describes the change in Parvana's attitude during this chapter? 
a)
In the beginning she loved the idea of becoming a boy, but then she decided it would be too hard.
b)
She didn't change; she loved the idea and pledged to see it through.
c)
She refused at first, but eventually realized it was what she needed to do. 
d)
She was excited about a new opportunity, but later decided to let Nooria have the chance. 
16.

What does Parvana notice about Nooria's face?

a)

Her mascara is running

b)

She looks older than 17

c)

She looks like her mother

d)

She has a dimple on her right cheek

17.

The plan to disguise Parvana as a boy was a success.

a)

True.

b)

False.

18.

Nooria thinks Parvana should pretend to be a boy, day and night.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

How does Parvana change from the beginning of the selection to the end?

a)

She gains confidence after she shops at the market in disguise.

b)

She stops arguing with Nooria to make the household more peaceful.

c)

She realizes that her education is important, so she returns to school.

d)

She regrets cutting her hair and runs away from home.

20.

Which of the following are themes found in the story? Remember a theme is the lesson or message found within a text!

a)

We sacrifice for those we love

b)

Fear is dangerous

c)

It is important to be honest

d)

It is important to have courage to do what is right