Plot Q's
Why was Nooria not able to sacrifice becoming a boy?
She is 17 years old, and her body is too mature.
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
Kabul
The main character in the Breadwinner?
Parvana
In this theme, we see that women have little to no rights but men are treated differently and are held to a different standard
Gender
to order someone to not do something
forbade
What happened to Hossain?
He passed away.
How did Parvana feel going to the market for the first time?
Scared
A former gym teacher who insists that she’s not afraid of the Taliban because she could outrun the soldiers—and outfight them if necessary.
Mrs. Weera
In this theme, we see that family is close-knit and family members do everything they can to support one another, even when fighting with siblings.
family
shoulder length, thin cloth that covers women's face and hair
chador
Where is Parvana's father?
He is in jail.
After Parvana cuts her hair, what is her name?
Kaseem
Parvana's friend who works as a tea boy in the market, disguised as a boy named Shafiq
Shauzia
In this theme, we see that Parvana is brave enough to do whatever it takes to take care of her family.
courage
To feel angry or displeased over something unfair
resentful
Which character often gave words of the wiser advice, and she helped Parvana's mom come up with the master plan?
Mrs. Weera
After father leaves, how does Parvana support her family?
By working and providing for the family.
used to write for a local Kabul radio station, but since the Taliban took over, she hasn’t been able to work
Mother
We see this theme when Parvana looks past her traumas and hardships and holds out a belief that her family will get through their poverty and oppression.
Hope
long, thin fabric dress that Afghan women wear
burqa
Who invaded Kabul and instituted very restrictive laws?
The Taliban
DAILY DOUBLE
What city do Nooria, Mother, Maryam, and Ali go to for Nooria's wedding?
Mazar-e-sharif
When Parvana meets this girl, she was too afraid, exhausted, and hungry, so Parvana referred to her as “the woman.”
Homa
We see this theme in the text when it is seen as a threat by the Taliban AND when it is taken away from women
Education
DAILY DOUBLE
to be reasonable or show good judgment
sensible