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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how many soldiers come and take away Father?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

2. In Chapter 3, what is the name of the prison where Mother and Parvana walk?
(a) Kunduz Prison.
(b) Pul-i-Charkhi Prison.
(c) Sarposa Prison.
(d) Ghazni Prison.

3. In Chapter 2, how did Parvana remember that Hossain was killed?
(a) Shot in crossfire.
(b) Car accident.
(c) Bomb.
(d) Land mine.

4. In Chapter 1, where is most of the fighting happening?
(a) West.
(b) South.
(c) East.
(d) North.

5. In Chapter 5, what was Mrs. Weera's job before the Taliban made her leave her job?
(a) Physical education teacher.
(b) Home economics teacher.
(c) English teacher.
(d) Science teacher.

6. In Chapter 2, how old was Hossain when he was killed?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

7. In Chapter 5, what color hair does Mrs. Weera have?
(a) Gray.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Brown.

8. In Chapter 5, what does Parvana's hair feel like after being cut?
(a) Silky.
(b) Bristly and soft.
(c) Smooth.
(d) Fine and soft.

9. In Chapter 5, what does Parvana buy that is on sale at the vegetable shop?
(a) Chives.
(b) Parsley.
(c) Onions.
(d) Garlic.

10. In Chapter 5, where is Mother when Parvana returns from buying food?
(a) On the toshak facing the wall.
(b) Lying on the toshak.
(c) Washing diapers.
(d) Fixing supper.

11. In Chapter 2, what did Parvana's father teach before his school was bombed?
(a) History.
(b) Literature.
(c) Science.
(d) Math.

12. In Chapter 4, what does Parvana eat after returning from the prison and sleeping?
(a) Cold rice and hot tea.
(b) Beans and rice.
(c) Water and nan.
(d) Hot rice and hot tea.

13. In Chapter 5, what does the cap look like that Parvana's mother gives her to wear?
(a) Blue with embroidery.
(b) White felt.
(c) Green felt.
(d) White with embroidery.

14. In Chapter 5, what does Parvana knock over when she runs from a soldier?
(a) Apples.
(b) Figs.
(c) Turnips.
(d) Grapes.

15. In Chapter 5, how do they plan to have Parvana go to the market?
(a) In a burka with a note.
(b) Dressed as a boy.
(c) With Mrs. Weera's son.
(d) With Mrs. Weera's husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, who cuts Parvana's hair?

2. In Chapter 3, what does Parvana hide in her chador?

3. In Chapter 4, on what day after Parvana and Mother return from the prison does the family run out of food?

4. In Chapter 5, what has Parvana seen happen to shopkeepers who allow women into their shops?

5. In Chapter 5, how many trips does Parvana make to get water?

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