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Those clothes have been idle long enough. It’s time they were put to use.
What does the word IDLE mean?
Unwashed. Not being used. brand new
Not being used.
Parvana felt relieved when she safely returned home.
What does relieved mean?
A. Angry
B. Calm after worry
C. Embarrassed
D. Confused
Calm after worry
Why does Parvana cut her hair and dress like a boy?
A. She wants to pretend for fun
B. Girls are not allowed to leave home alone
C. Her father asks her to
D. She wants to impress others
Girls are not allowed to leave home alone
How does Parvana help her family after her father is taken away?
A. She stays home and waits
B. She sells goods and earns money
C. She travels to another city
D. She asks soldiers for help
She sells goods and earns money
Who is the main character of The Breadwinner?
A. Shauzia
B. Parvana
C. Nooria
D. Mother
Parvana
In the paragraph, "Parvana realized Mrs. Weera was right. They could hold her down and cut off her hair, but for anything more, they needed her cooperation. In the end, it really was her decision."
What does the word Cooperation mean?
to work alone. not helpful to work as a team
to work as a team
Parvana lived in constant fear of being discovered.
What does constant most nearly mean?
A. Occasional
B. Never-ending
C. Sudden
D. Quiet
Never-ending
Why is Parvana’s father taken away?
A. He breaks a law by teaching
B. He refuses to work
C. He leaves the city
D. He argues with Parvana
He breaks a law by teaching
How does Shauzia help Parvana?
A. By giving her money
B. By helping her read
C. By offering friendship and support
D. By protecting her from soldiers
By offering friendship and support
Who helps Parvana by becoming her friend at the market?
A. Nooria
B. Parvana’s mother
C. Shauzia
D. The tea seller
Shauzia
Parvana had to disguise herself as a boy so she could work and support her family.
What does disguise most nearly mean?
A. To explain clearly
B. To change how someone looks
C. To travel to a new place
D. To argue with others
To change how someone looks
The soldiers were strict about enforcing the rules.
What does strict mean in this sentence?
A. Careless
B. Fair
C. Very firm and controlling
D. Confused
Very firm and controlling
Why is education important in The Breadwinner?
A. It allows children to leave their families
B. It gives people power and hope
C. It makes life easier immediately
D. It is required by law
It gives people power and hope
How does life change for Parvana’s family after her father is arrested?
A. They become wealthier
B. They no longer need food
C. They struggle to survive
D. They move to a new country
They struggle to survive
Who is taken away by the Taliban at the beginning of the story?
A. Parvana’s brother
B. Parvana’s mother
C. Parvana’s father
D. Parvana’s teacher
Parvana’s father
The Taliban enforced strict rules that controlled how people lived.
What does enforced most nearly mean?
A. Ignored
B. Remembered
C. Made sure rules were followed
D. Questioned
Made sure the rules were followed
Parvana showed great resourcefulness when she found ways to earn money.
What does resourcefulness mean?
A. Being lucky
B. Using what you have to solve problems
C. Asking others to help
D. Giving up easily
Using what you have to solve problems
Why does Parvana continue working even when she feels afraid?
A. She enjoys the danger
B. Her family depends on her
C. She wants to disobey the rules
D. She is forced by strangers
Her family depends on her
How does Parvana’s role in her family change over time?
A. She becomes less responsible
B. She depends on others more
C. She becomes the main provider
D. She stops helping at home
She becomes the main provider
Who depends on Parvana to help provide food and money?
A. Only Shauzia
B. Her family
C. The soldiers
D. The vendors
Her family
The market was filled with vendors selling food and supplies.
What is a vendor?
A. A customer
B. A soldier
C. A person who sells things
D. A family member
A person who sells things
The family depended on Parvana for their survival.
What does survival most nearly mean?
A. Comfort
B. Education
C. Staying alive
D. Entertainment
Staying alive
Why is Parvana’s decision to work an example of courage?
A. She knows she will not fail
B. She chooses to help her family despite danger
C. She is not afraid of the Taliban
D. She wants to prove she is better than others
She chooses to help her family despite danger
How do the rules under the Taliban affect Parvana’s identity?
A. They help her become more confident
B. They force her to hide who she really is
C. They give her more freedom
D. They do not change her at all
They force her to hide who she really is
Who makes the decision for Parvana to disguise herself as a boy?
A. Parvana’s father
B. Parvana’s mother
C. Parvana alone
D. The Taliban
Parvana’s mother