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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, during how much of Parvana's life had bombs fallen?

3. In Chapter 5, who does Parvana run into when she is running from a solider?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what happens when Parvana and her mother go to the prison to find Father?

2. In Chapter 3, why did Parvana ask to write a note?

3. In Chapter 1, why does Father need Parvana to help him walk?

4. In Chapter 6, what does Parvana wear and how do the clothes fit?

5. In Chapter 5, what happens when Parvana goes to the market?

6. Who is Mrs. Weera?

7. In Chapter 1, what is the place like where Parvana and her family live?

8. In Chapter 2, what is the inside of the apartment like where Parvana and her family live?

9. What happens at the end of Chapter 2?

10. In Chapter 1, why is Parvana not to be outside?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Mood is an element an author uses to evoke feeling in readers through the use of descriptive language. Does the mood of the novel change based upon what is happening in the story? What is the overall mood of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Sometimes the author leaves readers wondering what will happen next at the end of a chapter. What type of literary device is used when an author leaves readers wonder what will happen at the end of a chapter? How is a cliffhanger intended to build suspense? Does the use of cliffhangers in The Breadwinner increase suspense?

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