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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what relative did Parvana remember was arrested for protesting the Soviet occupation of the country?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Uncle.

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

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 5, what does Parvana buy first when she goes to get food?
(a) Rice.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Nan.
(d) Vegetables.

7. In Chapter 5, how long has mother been lying on the toshak?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 3 days.

8. In Chapter 5, if anyone asks, where will they say that Parvana has gone?
(a) Lahore.
(b) Khushab.
(c) Kunduz.
(d) Jammu.

9. In Chapter 5, where will they say that Parvana is from?
(a) Jalalabad.
(b) Islamabad.
(c) Peshawar.
(d) Baghlan.

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

11. In Chapter 2, what did a soldier use to hit Mother on the head?
(a) Fist.
(b) Pot.
(c) Sticks.
(d) Rifle.

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

13. In Chapter 5, how much bread does Parvana buy?
(a) 10 loaves.
(b) 5 loaves.
(c) 12 loaves.
(d) 8 loaves.

14. In Chapter 4, how long has it been since Mother has been out of the house since the Taliban took over?
(a) 1 1/2 years.
(b) 20 months.
(c) About 2 years.
(d) 14 months.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 5, where is Mother when Parvana returns from buying food?

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

5. In Chapter 3, what does Parvana's mother tell the guards?

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