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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how old is Parvana?
(a) 12.
(b) 13.
(c) 11.
(d) 10.

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

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

4. In Chapter 2, what does Parvana hide from the soliders?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Bible.
(c) Books.
(d) Money.

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

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

7. In Chapter 5, who does Nooria say that they will tell people Parvana is?
(a) Foster child.
(b) Nephew.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Brother.

8. In Chapter 5, who is the child with Mrs. Weera?
(a) Grandson.
(b) Nephew.
(c) Granddaughter.
(d) Niece.

9. In Chapter 5, how does Parvana feel after hauling water and not having food or water?
(a) Dizzy.
(b) Sick to her stomach.
(c) Exhausted.
(d) Faint.

10. In Chapter 2, when the British were fighting in Afghanistan, who encouraged the Afghan troops to keep fighting?
(a) An old man.
(b) An old woman.
(c) A young boy.
(d) A young girl.

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

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

13. In Chapter 5, what group does Parvana remember that Mrs. Weera was in with Parvana's mother?
(a) Afghan Women's Union.
(b) Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan.
(c) Afghan Women's Mission.
(d) Afghan Women for Women.

14. In Chapter 5, how does Parvana's hair fall after being cut?
(a) Falls in loose waves.
(b) Falls in tight curls.
(c) Curls in a short fringe.
(d) Hangs straight.

15. In Chapter 2, when did Father say that the British tried to take over Afghanistan?
(a) 1886.
(b) 1874.
(c) 1880.
(d) 1893.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how many rooms are in Parvana's family's house?

2. In Chapter 3, what is the name of the prison where Mother and Parvana walk?

3. In Chapter 1, what name does Parvana's father give to the mountain that can be seen from their neighborhood?

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

5. In Chapter 4, how long has it been since Mother has been out of the house since the Taliban took over?

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