The Breadwinner Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 24:

1.

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

Her blankets.

An athletic medal.

Her distinctive burqa.

A wagon.

2.

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 be outside.

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 ride the bus.

3.

Why did Shauzia tell Parvana's mother she was lucky she got to go to work? (from Chapter 9)

She liked to be with people.

Her family fought all the time.

Her apartment was smaller than Parvana's.

She hated her sister.

4.

Why was Parvana surprised by the Taliban soldier who had her read a letter? (from Chapter 7)

She was surprised because he cried.

She was surprised because Taliban didn't usually hire Afghans.

She was surprised he spoke the same language as she.

She was surprised because most Taliban can read.

5.

Why had Homa run to Kabul from Mazar? (from Chapter 14)

The Taliban had taken over that city.

She was running from her family.

She was mad at her father.

She was looking for her father.

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