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Characters
What have we learned so far?
The Story
100

What does it mean to burn or shine in an unsteady way


Flicker

100

What is a pakul? 

a  gray or brown woolen blanket shawl worn by Afghan men and boys

100
Arrested by soldiers for studying in England.
Father
100
A religious group that ruled Afghanistan and inflicted harsh laws
The Taliban
100

Who thought it was a good idea to dress Parvana as a boy? 

Ms. Weera

200

Define what it means to do something in a cautious or watchful manner

Warily

200

What is an attendant? 


a person who serves another person


200
Girl that inspired Afghan troops to defeat the British.
Malali
200

Where does the story take place? 

Kabul, Afghanistan

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

serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual

distinctive

300

What is does it mean to be gruff? 

rough and not polite

300
Killed by a landmine at age 14.
Hossain
300

What are some options for women and girls for using the restroom when in public?

3 options: Hold it, go in a less sheltered area and possibly be seen, or go in private and risk a land mine go off. 

300

What character gets to go outside after being indoors for a year?

Maryam

400
Define "Static Character" and give an example of a static character from The Breadwinner
character who doesn't change; Maryam
400

What is a karachi?

A cart on wheels

400
Leaves gifts for Parvana on the blanket.
Window Woman
400

What does it mean if something is not active or not in use

Idle

400

What new job has Parvana decided to try?

Digging bones

500

Define the word billow

To rise and swell

500

What does the word sprawl mean?


to lie, sit, or fall with the arms and legs spread out in a loose or relaxed way


500

Who is Parvana's new friend? 

Shafiq or Shauzia

500
Fill in the blank: Only 23 per cent of the population has access to safe ______________
Water
500

What did Parvana discover about one of the tea boys?

The tea boy was a girl from her class