Breadwinner
WOTD
Elements of a Narrative
Random Andersen Facts
Teacher Facts
100

Who is the protagonist of the Breadwinner

Parvana

100

The definition: Something that is very detailed and does not leave anything out.

What is the Word?

Exhaustive

100

What are the 2 elements of a setting?

When and Where

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

KUKIELKA

200

Where does The Breadwinner take place? 

City and Country

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?

Ray Aponte

200

How many kids does Mr. Kukielka 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 the name of Mr. Brown's Cat?

Mushu :)

400

Why was Parvana's 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

Name 3 important plot points from The Breadwinner.

Multiple answers will be accepted. Must explain what a plot point is and how theirs are important.

400

What famous author is our school named after?

Hans Christian Andersen 

(He wrote The Little Mermaid)

400

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

Writing, rock climbing, cycling, playing guitar, reading, video games

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: The brain's ability to adapt and change due to experience.

What is the word?

Neuroplasticity

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. Kukielka born?

1977