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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what was Parvana's mother's job before the Taliban came?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Reporter.
(c) Writer.
(d) School teacher.

2. In Chapter 3, how did the Taliban order that windows be covered?
(a) With white paint.
(b) With paper.
(c) With black paint.
(d) With heavy draperies.

3. In Chapter 2, in steps how big is the apartment where Parvana and her family live?
(a) 11 steps by 11 steps.
(b) 12 steps by 10 steps.
(c) 15 steps by 8 steps.
(d) 14 steps by 19 steps.

4. In Chapter 2, how many trips does Parvana have to make for water if it is nearly empty?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

5. In Chapter 1, on what floor of an apartment building do Parvana and her family live?
(a) Second.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Third.
(d) First.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what relative did Parvana remember was arrested for protesting the Soviet occupation of the country?

2. In Chapter 3, who does Parvana remind herself would not be afraid?

3. In Chapter 1, what languages can Parvana's parents speak beside Dari and Pashtu?

4. In Chapter 1, what grade was Parvana in when she had to leave school?

5. In Chapter 1, why is Parvana at the Kabul market?

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