Row 1
Why was Parvana one of the "lucky ones"?
A. Parvana did no thave to go to school.
B. Both of her parents are unveristy educated and believe in education for girls.
C. She has an older sister she really loves.
D. She lives in a beautiful house with a courtyard.
B. Both of her parents are unveristy educated and believe in education for girls.
Why does Nooria call Parvana stupid in chapter 5?
A. Because Parvana tries to drink water that has not been boiled.
B. Because Parvana bought only nan at the market.
C. Because Parvana was out without a burqa.
D. Because she is jealous that Parvana got to go to the market.
A. Because Parvana tries to drink water that has not been boiled.
Why is Mrs. Weera not afraid of being stopped by the Taliban?
A. Because Parvana is with her.
B. She says she can outrun and out fight the Taliban.
C. She is wearing her full burqa.
D. The Taliban has become more relaxed in Kabul.
B. She says she can outrun and out fight the Taliban.
Who does the Taliban encourage Afghans to spy on? (choose the best response based upon the text)
A. Their bosses
B. Their neighbors
C. Foreigners
D. Their relatives
B. Their neighbors
Why can't Parvana always stay in the market all day and work?
A. She needs to check-in on Nooria and Mother.
B. Mrs. Weera limits Parvana's working hours.
C. Parvana needs to leave when she has to use the bathroom.
D. Fear of getting caught.
C. Parvana needs to leave when she has to use the bathroom.
Why does Parvana have to go get the water for the family?
A. Her father couldn’t carry the water because of his leg.
B. Ali and Maryam are too small to carry water up three flights of stairs.
C. Nooria and mother would stumble in burqas and they had no male to accompany them.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Why does Parvana work hard to stay by her mother on their way to the prison?
A. Her mother walks very fast
B. She was afraid she would be kidnapped
C. She afraid of being outside without her father
D. The few women who were outside all wore a burqa, which made them all look alike. Parvana was afraid if she lost track of her mother she would never find her again.
D. The few women who were outside all wore a burqa, which made them all look alike. Parvana was afraid if she lost track of her mother she would never find her again.
What does Parvana’s father currently do for a living? (select all that apply)
A. Read and write letters
B. Teach history
C. Sell cigarettes
D. Sell househld items
A. Read and write letters
and
D. Sell househld items
Why would Mother and Parvana's feet be so bloody and sore after their walk to try to get Father our of prison?
A. They are both not used to walking a long distance outside having been stuck in their home for a year and a half.
B. The sidewalks are full of nails and rubble from buildings being blown up
C. The mat that they walk on in their house has sharp edges
D. They had not been able to get new shoes and their old shoes were worn out and did not give any protection.
A. They are both not used to walking a long distance outside having been stuck in their home for a year and a half.
While working in the market, Parvana recognizes somebody and it made her feel less alone. Who was this?
A. A Talib needing a letter read.
B. Mrs. Weera
C. A female classmate working, disguised as a tea boy.
D. Her father
C. A female classmate working, disguised as a tea boy.
What does Nooria do which surprises Parvana before her and mother leave for the prison?
A. Nooria gives Parvana a hug
B. She lets Parvana wear her favorite chador
C. She says she wants to come with them
D. Nooria offers to fetch the water for the day
A. Nooria gives Parvana a hug
What does Nooria do which surprises Parvana before her and mother leave for the prison?
A. Nooria gives Parvana a hug.
B. She lets Parvana wear her favorite chador.
C. She says she wants to come with them.
D. Nooria offers to fetch the water for the day.
A. Nooria gives Parvana a hug.
Why did Parvana want the light on at night in chapter 6?
A. She was afraid of the dark and the Taliban
B. She thought a light would help Father find his way home
C. Ali was afraid of the dark
D. None of the above
B. She thought a light would help Father find his way home
What does Parvana not want the Taliban to find in their apartment?
A. Father's books
B. Parvana’s Shalwar Kameez
C. Hossain’s clothes
D. Her father’s degree from England
A. Father's books
What do Parvana and Mrs. Weera use to help move all of Mrs. Weera's things?
A. a shalwar kameez
B. a Pakul
C. a toshak
D. a karachi
D. a karachi
It is revealed, before going to the prison, how long it had been since Mother had gone outside. How long was it?
A. over two months
B. over 11 months
C. over two years
D. over a year and a half
D. over a year and a half
What is the excuse for Father’s absence? (that the family tells people)
A. He left the county
B. He died
C. He is ill
D. He is in jail
C. He is ill
What is Parvana’s boy name?
A. Hussain
B. Shafiqu
C. Kaseem
D. Kais
C. Kaseem
When Mother and Parvana went to the prison to try to get them to release Father they had something illegal. What was it that was illegal?
A. a book
B. a degree from England
C. a photograph
D. a weapon
C. a photograph
A. Father would have earned more
B. Good work
C. Thank you
D. That is not enough
A. Father would have earned more
What happens when Parvana is at the produce stand in Chapter 5?
A. The shop owner tells her he will not serve women.
B. The male customers refuse to allow her to be in line with them.
C. A Taliban soldier demands to know why she is out and starts beating her.
D. A landmine explodes in the market while Parvana is waiting in line at the produce stand.
C. A Taliban soldier demands to know why she is out and starts beating her.
Mrs. Weera and Mother have a plan. What is the plan?
A. Go to prison and try and get Father out.
B. Join the Afghan Women's Union.
C. Start a magazine
D. Disguise themselves as men to go in public.
C. Start a magazine
What is one thing the bombs and bandits did not get that was very important to Mrs. Weera?
A. Family pictures
B. The whistle she used when she taught physical education
C. Her karachi
D. The medal she won for being the fastest woman runner in all of Afghanistan
D. The medal she won for being the fastest woman runner in all of Afghanistan
What could happen to shopkeepers who serve women?
A. They could be deported
B. They would be closed down for one week.
C. The could lose their license to sell in the market.
D. They could get beaten
D. They could get beaten
What falls on Parvana's blanket while she works at the market?
A. An Afghani (Afghan dollar)
B. confetti
C. A small embroidered cloth
D. A small piece of naan bread
C. A small embroidered cloth