The Breadwinner Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 24:

1.

What did Parvana want done with her hair when it was cut off? (from Chapter 6)

She wanted to keep it.

She wanted to try to sell it.

She wanted to give it to Maryam.

She wanted it thrown away.

2.

What was Parvana to tell those who asked questions about who she was? (from Chapter 7)

She was to say she was a friend of the family.

She was to say she was Father's nephew.

She was to say she was Nooria's son.

She was to say she was Mother's nephew.

3.

Of what possession did Mrs. Weera appear to be most proud? (from Chapter 8)

An athletic medal.

Her distinctive burqa.

Her blankets.

A wagon.

4.

Why had Father encouraged Mother to go outside? (from Chapter 4)

She could be a good example for her daughters.

She could benefit from the sunshine and fresh air.

She could get a tan.

She could see what was happening and write about it.

5.

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 ride the bus.

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

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

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

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