The Breadwinner Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 24:

1.

Why did Parvana go to the water tap before going to her apartment? (from Chapter 10)

To wash the dirt off.

To hide her money.

To get a drink.

To get water for the family.

2.

Why was Shauzia not able to sell items from a tray? (from Chapter 9)

She didn't have the money to buy a tray and supplies.

She was missing a leg.

She was a girl.

She can't physically carry the tray.

3.

Why does Parvana's father criticize the Taliban? (from Chapter 1)

Their name means religious scholars, but they haven't studied anything.

Their name means religious scholars, but they aren't making Afghanistan a kinder place to live.

Their name means religious scholars, but they don't follow religious rules.

Their name means religious scholars, but they bombed places of worship.

4.

Why did Nooria write her mother a note for Parvana to take with them when they went to the prison to get their father? (from Chapter 3)

Her mother had to have her husband's permission to talk to the Taliban soldiers.

The note contained directions to the prison in case they got lost.

Her mother had to have her husband's permission to ride the bus.

Her mother had to have her husband's permission to be outside.

5.

Why does Ali begin acting strangely after his mother and Parvana return from the prison? (from Chapter 4)

He missed her because she was working so much.

He was becoming ill.

He missed his father.

He missed her because she was sleeping so much.

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