The Breadwinner(:

Chapters 1-3

100

What is a Shalwar Kameez?

A fancy traditional dress of Afghanistan.

200

Why was Father taken by the Taliban?

He had a foreign education from England, and the Taliban thought he would have "foreign ideas."

300

Who was Malali?

A brave and courageous girl who ripped the veil off her head to the Afghan troops, and called to the troops. She told them, "We can this battle!"

400

What did the Taliban mean when he told Father, "We don't need any of your foreign ideas?"

The ideas might come to actions or revolutions. Father might pose a threat, since he knows things outside of Afghanistan.

500

Who was Hossain and what happened to him?

Hossain was Parvana's older brother, and he died a 14 from a land mine.

Chapters 4-6

100

Who is Ms. Weera?

She is the one who made Parvana's family (especially Mother) getting up and active. She made Mother stopped crying and laying on the toshak. Also, she used to be a P.E. teacher, until she was kicked out by the Taliban.

200

What happened to Parvana when she went to the market in chapter 5?

Parvana was grabbed by a Talib who asked her where her escort was. 

300

What were the effects of the beatings and father's arrest on Mother?

These actions made Mother extremely depressed and weak. She stayed in bed for weeks. 

400

What is mother’s first name?

Fatana

500

What major change happened to Parvana in Chapter 6? Did the change reminded mother of anyone? If so, who?

Parvana had to turn into a boy, for family reasons (make money, shopping, ....) After Mother saw Parvana into a boy, she started to miss the oldest sibling who died..Hossain.

Chapters 7-9

100

What is a Karachi? pg 78-79

Karachi is a wheeled cart pushed by hand, used to sell things in a market.

200

Who is Shauzia? What does she work as?

Shauzia used to go to Parvana's school. Parvana noticed her in the marketplace as a teaboy, so Shauzia also has turned into a boy like Parvana.

300

Since Parvana is now a boy, her name has changed and what she is to the family (daughter, son, etc.). What is Parvana's new name and relation to the family?

She is now considered as Father's nephew, Kaseem.

400

What did Ms.Weera want to smuggle out to Pakistan?

Ms. Weera wanted to smuggle the stories of her magazine out to Pakistan.

500

True/False

1. Parvana and Shauzia were close friends in school.

2. Shauzia's family is in better shape than Parvana's.

1. False

2. False

Chapters 10-12

100

Why did Shauzia and Paravana start digging up bones?

They made more money to dig bones, than they did as tea boys/read and writing letters.

200

Why weren't there any soccer players in the stadium? What was really going on at the stadium?

The stadium wasn't holding a soccer game in the stadium, instead the Taliban were cutting off hands of thieves.

300

In Chapter 12, the author wrote "No one said anything to Parvana when the bread ran out, but she got up and went to work that day anyway.  Some things just had to be taken care of." Based on this, what can we infer about Parvana?

Parvana is not more responsible and does not need to be asked to do chores. 

400

In Chapter 12, Shauzia reveals her plans for the future to Parvana.  Based on Parvana's reaction to her plans, what can we infer about how Parvana has changed?

Parvana is more responsible now because she realizes that Shauzia leaving would mean that her family has no way to survive, and she cannot imagine leaving her own family. 

500

Why didn't Shauzia and Paravana turn in all of the money from bone digging?

They didn't turn in all of the money, because their families will probably find things to spend on, and Parvana and Shauzia won't have any money left for their trays.

Chapter 13-15

100

How has Parvana's life changed now that her family has left for Nooria's wedding?

Parvana is enjoying the extra free time, but misses her family. 

200

When Parvana learns that her sister will be getting married, she refuses to travel for the wedding.  What can be infered about how Parvana has changed based on this behavior?

Parvana has become a confident woman who voices her opinions and beliefs, even to her mother. 

300

On page 143, Father says, "Either way, you will be my little Malali."  Based on this what can we infer about how Father feels about what Parvana had done while he was gone?

Father had always had faith in Parava and he was very PROUD of her. 

400

Since Homa didn't have a burqa, how did she get to Parvana's home?

They both waited until it got very dark outside, then they both left to Parvana's place.

* How would Parvana's interaction with Homa be different if it had happened in the beginning of the story?

500

What did Parvana do for the Window Woman? Why?

Parvana planted wildflowers for the Window Woman, so she can let her know Parvana won't be coming back.

* What does the flower symbolize about the Afhgani people?