Breadwinner
WOTD
Elements of a Narrative
Random Andersen Facts
Random Mr. K Facts
100

Who is the protagonist of the Breadwinner

Parvana

100

The definition: The activity or profession of writing for a newspaper

What is the Word?

Journalism

100

What is the setting of Finding Nemo?

The ocean, modern times

100

There is a city park behind Andersen.  What is the name of the park?

Stewart Park

100

How do you spell Mr. K's last name

KLEEBERGER

200

Where city does The Breadwinner take place

Kabul, Afghanistan

200
The definition: Valuable stolen goods, especially those taken in war


What is the word?

Booty

200

What is the setting of The Breadwinner

(I need BOTH parts of the setting)

Place: Afghanistan

Time:  Around the year 2000

200

Who is the principal of Andersen Middle School?

Tara Fitzgerald

200

How many kids does Mr. K have?

2

300

Name a significant character that is NOT related to Parvana.

Shauzia, Mrs. Weera

300

The definition: A person who does not stay in one place for a long time; a wanderer

What is the word?

Nomad
300

What is one of the main conflicts in The Breadwinner

- The Taliban have taken over and taken away rights from females

- Father was arrested and no one can go out to make money or get food

- Something similar to the above...

300

What is the newest update (big room) in our building called?

The Cafetorium

300

What is one other country that Mr. K has taught in.

South Korea

Norway

400

Why was father arrested by the Taliban

- He had banned books

- He was educated in England with foreign ideas

400

The definition: A floor cushion or mat this is commonly used in Afghanistan


What is the word?

Toshak
400

Which character in The Breadwinner was the most helpful?  Why?

Multiple answers will be accepted.  Must say who and why.  

400

What famous author is our school named after?

Hans Christian Andersen 

(He wrote The Little Mermaid)

400

What is one of Mr. K's hobbies outside of school?

Camping, rock climbing, running, painting, playing guitar or piano, board games, reading awesome books

500
What did Parvana do to show thanks to the mystery woman in the window?

Planted a flowers at her spot at the market

500

The definition: Independent or having the power to make decisions by yourself

What is the word?

Autonomous

500

What is a theme of The Breadwinner

(remember, this should be a complete sentence)

Answers may vary... Mr. K will be the judge

Theme = Lesson the author wants us to learn

500

Approximately how many students attend Andersen?

(if you are within 100, you will be correct)

1050

500

What year was Mr. K born

1985

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