Characters
Who is the main character introduced in Chapter 1?
A) Nooria
B) Parvana
C) Mother
D) Maryam
B) Parvana
Where does Parvana’s family live?
A) Kabul
B) Tehran
C) Islamabad
D) Baghdad
A) Kabul
What is Parvana doing at the beginning of Chapter 1?
A) Selling items in the market
B) Cleaning the house
C) Cooking for her family
D) Reading for school
A) Selling items in the market
What did Nooria remember about old Kabul?
A) Skyscrapers and fast cars
B) Sidewalks, colored traffic lights, and fine shops
C) Empty streets and dusty houses
D) War and destruction
B) Sidewalks, colored traffic lights, and fine shops
What was Parvana’s favourite mountain?
A) Mount Kabul
B) Mount Parvana
C) Mount Freedom
D) Mount Ellis
B) Mount Parvana
Who is Parvana’s older sister?
A) Mrs. Weera
B) Homa
C) Nooria
D) Shauzia
C) Nooria
What type of building do they live in?
A) Large house
B) Small apartment
C) Tent
D) Mud hut
B) Small apartment
What item does Parvana carry to help her father?
A) A basket of fruit
B) Pen and paper
C) A broom
D) A map
B) Pen and paper
Why was it hard for Parvana to imagine Kabul differently?
A) She didn’t like change
B) She was never told stories of old Kabul
C) It had always been in ruins during her life
D) She preferred the city how it was
C) It had always been in ruins during her life
What name did her father give to the mountain?
A) A traditional Afghan name
B) He didn’t know
C) Mount Parvana
D) The Mountain of Light
C) Mount Parvana
What is Father’s occupation before the Taliban arrested him?
A) University professor
B) Farmer
C) Policeman
D) Tailor
A) University professor
What is the condition of their home?
A) Fancy and new
B) Damaged and broken
C) Underground
D) Covered with flowers
B) Damaged and broken
Why does Parvana’s father need her help?
A) He cannot walk
B) She speaks many languages
C) She can read and write
D) She is older than him
C) She can read and write
What emotion did Parvana feel when she heard about old Kabul?
A) Joyful and nostalgic
B) Angry and sad
C) Indifferent
D) Curious
B) Angry and sad
How did Nooria respond to the name “Mount Parvana”?
A) She supported it
B) She mocked it
C) She ignored it
D) She got emotional
B) She mocked it
Which younger sibling often whines and needs carrying?
A) Maryam
B) Ali
C) Nooria
D) Shauzia
A) Maryam
What physical feature is located outside their home?
A) A beautiful garden
B) A busy marketplace
C) A bombed-out street
D) A military base
C) A bombed-out street
What is the marketplace atmosphere described as?
A) Peaceful and colorful
B) Loud, crowded, and dangerous
C) Quiet and deserted
D) Clean and orderly
B) Loud, crowded, and dangerous
What kind of places did people used to enjoy in old Kabul?
A) Theme parks and museums
B) Cafes and sports arenas
C) Restaurants, cinemas, and fine bookshops
D) Beaches and mountains
C) Restaurants, cinemas, and fine bookshops
What did Father say about naming mountains?
A) Only the government can name mountains
B) Mountains are named by powerful people
C) Mountains are named by people
D) Only men can name mountains
C) Mountains are named by people
Who among the family is NOT at home when Father is arrested?
A) Parvana
B) Nooria
C) Mother
D) Maryam
B) Nooria
Which season is it in Kabul during Chapter 1?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Spring
B) Winter
How does the Taliban monitor the market?
A) Through cameras
B) With constant patrols
C) They don’t monitor it
D) Using spies
B) With constant patrols
What caused the change from the beautiful Kabul Nooria remembered to the one Parvana knew?
A) An earthquake
B) Government corruption
C) Bombings and war
D) Natural disasters
C) Bombings and war
What does Mount Parvana symbolise for the family?
A) A real hiking destination
B) A political symbol
C) A moment of hope, imagination, and family unity
D) A religious site
C) A moment of hope, imagination, and family unity