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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Parvana secret friend give her the first morning back at her letter-reading post?
(a) White wooden bead.
(b) Yellow wooden bead.
(c) Blue wooden bead.
(d) Red wooden bead.

2. In Chapter 9, what gift does Parvana receive from the Window Woman?
(a) White handkerchief with green embroidery.
(b) White handkerchief with yellow embroidery.
(c) White handkerchief with red embroidery.
(d) White handkerchief with blue embroidery.

3. In Chapter 11, what do Parvana and Shauzia decide to sell on their trays?
(a) Tea and cookies.
(b) Cigarettes, chewing, gum, and matches.
(c) Vegetables.
(d) Fruit.

4. In Chapter 1, what was the first group of people who began fighting in Afghanistan?
(a) Arabs.
(b) Soviets.
(c) Iranians.
(d) Iraquis.

5. In Chapter 12, how does Shauzia plan to get where she wants to go?
(a) Caravan.
(b) Plane.
(c) Boat.
(d) Walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what group does Parvana remember that Mrs. Weera was in with Parvana's mother?

2. In Chapter 1, where is most of the fighting happening?

3. In Chapter 5, who is the child with Mrs. Weera?

4. In Chapter 1, what color uniform did Parvana remember wearing to school?

5. In Chapter 1, how long does Parvana say that a war has been going on in Afghanistan?

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