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Historical HISTORY
Big-BONUS
100
What is the name of the main character in the story "The Breadwinner"?
The main character and protagonist is Parvana. She is 11 years of age and adores Afghan history especially about the great hero Malali.
100
What must women wear when they leave the house according to Taliban law.
A Burqas which covers them from head to toe. These only leave a hole for the eyes to be seen. They will be punished if found not wearing these in the book.
100
How was life before the devastating war in Afghanistan? Give three examples of how life was.
hint: differences of the war time and before
Possible answers:
- There were no restrictions against women going outside without being accompanied by a man.
- people like the Protagonist's family lived in a beautiful home
- girls were allowed to go to school and have an education
- Women could have a job and work
100
Who is the author of the breadwinner?
Deborah Ellis-She was born on August 7th 1960 and is a Canadian fiction Writer. When she was 17, she was a political activist and after graduating high School, moved to Toronto to work in the Peace Movement and the Women's Movement.
200
In the Protagonist's family, who had died because of an explosion caused by a landmine?
The Protagonist's brother Hossain. He was 14 when the incident occurred so the Protagonist had no memory of him. He was also the oldest in the family until it happened and the Protagonist's Mother and Father kept his belongings such as his clothing in memory of him.
200
What is the main type of conflict found in the breadwinner?
(person vs society, person vs nature, person vs person, person vs fate/gods, person vs technology, person vs supernatural/unknown/extraterrestrial)
Person VS Society-this is because the Protagonist (person) must care for her family after her Father's arrest. She must do this even when their is a war ongoing and a group called the Taliban are forcing all women to remain in the house. This poses as a major challenge for the protagonist as she must take many precautions if she doesn't want to be caught.
200
When was the book The Breadwinner first published?
hint: early 2000s
2001
200
What devastating event happened to a girl named Homa who the Protagonist meets.
Her family is murdered by the Taliban. She witnessed their deaths and this brings trauma to her life. She seeks shelter with The Protagonist.
300
Who are all the people in the Protagonist's family who are currently alive aside from the Protagonist themselves?
1. Mother-used to write for Kabul Radio Station
2. Father-the only person allowed to work in family
3. Nooria-The eldest of the children in the family currently.
4. Maryam and Ali-Youngest siblings
300
Give one example of an internal and external conflicts the protagonist faces in the Breadwinner.
External examples:
1)The Taliban's takeover and the new laws against women.
2)Lack of essential resources due to poverty and bombings
Internal Examples:
1)Identity-Protagonist must disguise themselves as a male hiding her true identity of a girl causing displacement
2)Fear and Anxiety-Protagonist must navigate through aggressive attacks by the Taliban while doing all the work for the family.
300
Why is the story called "The Breadwinner"?
This is because bread historically represented the basic necessity of life and the person who earned money to purchase it was considered essential to the family's survival. This parson kept the family fed and housed.
300
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