Define "round character" and give an example of a round character from The Breadwinner
A main character; Parvana
100
What is a shalwar kameez?
Indian Dress
100
Arrested by soldiers for studying in England.
Father
100
A religious group that ruled Afghanistan and inflicted harsh laws
The Taliban
100
How old is Parvana in the beginning of The Breadwinner?
11 years
200
Define flat character and give an example of a flat character from The Breadwinner
minor character; Ali
200
What is a karachi?
A cart on wheels
200
Girl that inspired Afghan troops to defeat the British.
Malali
200
The capital of Afghanistan
Kabul
200
Which of the following is not a job that Parvana does in The Breadwinner? A) dig up bones B) teach at the secret school C) sell cigarettes D) read and write for others
B) teach at the secret school
300
Define "Dynamic Character" and give an example of a dynamic character from The Breadwinner
character who changes; Parvana
300
What is a refugee?
A person who leaves their country because of war
300
Killed by a landmine at age 14.
Hossain
300
Name one strict law created by the Taliban that lessened the rights of women.
Various Answers
300
What does the shalwar kameez represent in the story?
The past
400
Define "Static Character" and give an example of a static character from The Breadwinner
character who doesn't change; Maryam
400
What is Pashtu?
A language spoken in Afghanistan
400
Leaves gifts for Parvana on the blanket.
Window Woman
400
What did Afghan women have to wear in order to leave their houses?
Burqas
400
What do the flowers represent in the novel?
Afghanistan
500
Define Oxymoron and give an example
Two opposite words put together; Jumbo Shrimp
500
What is a lavatory?
A bathroom
500
Shauzia's boy "name"
Shafiq
500
Fill in the blank: Only 23 per cent of the population has access to safe ______________