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Breadwinner

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In paragraph 30, why does Mother most likely ask Parvana if she wants to watch while she cuts her hair?

a)

She wants to punish Parvana for resisting the idea.

b)

She wants to force Parvana to demonstrate her obedience

c)

She wants to help Parvana accept the idea.

d)

She wants to reassure Parvana that the haircut will look nice.

2.

Who is the author of "The Breadwinner"?

a)

Gordan Korman

b)

Deborah Ellis

c)

Peg Kehret

d)

Wilson Rawls

3.

The description of Mother's behavior while she was cutting Parvana's hair helps the reader understand that she

a)

resents the interference of others

b)

never cared about Parvana's hair

c)

misunderstands Parvana's resistance

4.

The book was written by ...

a)

Parvana

b)

Malala Yousafzai

c)

Deborah Ellis

d)

Joanne K. Rowling

5.

​ (a)   earns money for her family to survive.

Choose from the below words

Parvana

Nooria

Maryem

Malali

6.

In the book 'The Breadwinner', what role does Parvana take on to support her family?

a)

A) Teacher

b)

B) Breadwinner

c)

C) Doctor

d)

D) Tailor

7.

Who is the protagonist of 'The Breadwinner'?

a)

A) Nooria

b)

B) Parvana

c)

C) Maryem

d)

D) Malali

8.

What is the primary setting of 'The Breadwinner'?

a)

A) New York

b)

B) Kabul

c)

C) London

d)

D) Paris

9.

In 'The Breadwinner', why does Parvana have to disguise herself as a boy?

a)

A) To attend school

b)

B) To earn money for her family

c)

C) To travel freely

d)

D) To join the army

10.

Which character in 'The Breadwinner' is Parvana's older sister?

a)

A) Nooria

b)

B) Maryem

c)

C) Shauzia

d)

D) Fatima

11.

What is the main theme of 'The Breadwinner'?

a)

A) Friendship

b)

B) Survival

c)

C) Adventure

d)

D) Romance

12.

In 'The Breadwinner', what does Parvana sell in the market to earn money?

a)

A) Fruits

b)

B) Books

c)

C) Clothes

d)

D) Tea

13.

Who wrote 'The Breadwinner'?

a)

A) J.K. Rowling

b)

B) Deborah Ellis

c)

C) Suzanne Collins

d)

D) Roald Dahl

14.

What is Parvana's father's profession before he is arrested in 'The Breadwinner'?

a)

A) Teacher

b)

B) Doctor

c)

C) Shopkeeper

d)

D) Lawyer

15.

In 'The Breadwinner', what does Parvana find in the marketplace that gives her hope?

a)

A) A letter

b)

B) A photograph

c)

C) A toy

d)

D) A book

16.

What is the significance of the title 'The Breadwinner'?

a)

A) It refers to a bakery

b)

B) It symbolizes the family's struggle for survival

c)

C) It is the name of a character

d)

D) It is a place in the story

17.

In 'The Breadwinner', what does Parvana's family use to communicate with their father in prison?

a)

A) Letters

b)

B) Phone calls

c)

C) Visits

d)

D) Radio

18.

What challenge does Parvana face when she first starts working in the market in 'The Breadwinner'?

a)

A) Finding customers

b)

B) Avoiding the Taliban

c)

C) Learning to bargain

d)

D) Understanding the currency

19.

In 'The Breadwinner', what motivates Parvana to continue working despite the dangers?

a)

A) Her love for her family

b)

B) Her desire for wealth

c)

C) Her ambition to travel

d)

D) Her wish to go to school

20.

What does Parvana's mother do to support the family in 'The Breadwinner'?

a)

A) Sews clothes

b)

B) Writes articles

c)

C) Teaches children

d)

D) Cooks meals

21.

In 'The Breadwinner', how does Parvana's relationship with her sister Nooria change throughout the story?

a)

A) They become closer

b)

B) They grow apart

c)

C) They remain the same

d)

D) They become rivals

22.

What is the climax of 'The Breadwinner'?

a)

A) Parvana's father's return

b)

B) Parvana's discovery in the market

c)

C) Nooria's wedding

d)

D) The family's escape

23.

In 'The Breadwinner', what does Parvana dream of doing in the future?

a)

A) Becoming a teacher

b)

B) Traveling the world

c)

C) Reuniting with her father

d)

D) Owning a shop

24.

What literary device is frequently used in 'The Breadwinner' to highlight Parvana's internal struggles?

a)

A) Metaphor

b)

B) Simile

c)

C) Flashback

d)

D) Foreshadowing

25.

How does the author of 'The Breadwinner' use Parvana's character to convey themes of resilience and hope?

a)

A) By showing her failures

b)

B) By depicting her dreams

c)

C) By illustrating her perseverance

d)

D) By highlighting her fears