Vocabulary
What does the word "Bribe" mean?
It is a way to get somebody to give you or do something for you. It is usually illegal or not honest.
He is a quiet, but kind Taliban soldier. What is this character's name?
Razaq
Which of these is not a setting in Chapter?
a) Mandawi Bazaar, b.) Jalalabad Highway, c) Pul-e-Charkhi Prison, d) Alizai Bird Market
d) Alizai Bird Market (Alizai is Baba's last name). The correct bird market name is: Ka Faroshi Bird Market
What does Parvana sell at the market (bazaar)? How much did she get for the item?
A red dress. Parvana got 1,000 afghani (money in Afghanistan) for the dress.
Parvana is the new breadwinner of the family.
True. Since Baba is arrested and women cannot go outside without a man, the family is left without someone to provide. Parvana cuts her hair to work and buy food for the family.
This is something dangerous. If you touch it will explode (blow up)
A landmine
This character is not happy living with her father and wants to leave Kabul.
Shauzia/Deliwar
Where does Deliwar want to go after she has enough money?
She wants to go to the sea.
How does Deliwar help Parvana in Chapter 3?
1. She tells her she needs money for bribes
2. She helps her find another job.
True. Deliwar is Parvana's friend from school, Shauzia.
This is an other word for "things" or "stuff."
Items
Razaq had a wife. What was her first and last name?
Hala Begum
Where does Parvana get pushed and hurt?
Outside Pul-e-Charkhi Prison
How does Razaq's wife die?
The bus she was traveling on hit a landmine.
Mama Jan wants to find Baba by herself.
False. Mama Jan is scared to go outside alone. She wants to leave Kabul and protect her daughters and son.
When something surprises you or when you hear something you cannot believe, you say you are in _____________.
[In] shock
How much money did the old man give Parvana for her dress?
One thousand Afghani (1,000)
Where are the two places Parvana/Aatish tries to make money?
1. Mandawi Bazaar
2. Outside of Kabul (Outskirts)
How many times does Razaq come to see Parvana? Why does he come to see Parvana at those times?
2 times.
1. First time, to ask Parvana to read a letter
2. Second time, to pay Parvana for reading the letter and ask about his wife in the letter.
Soraya gets married and leaves Kabul.
False. Mama Jan writes a letter to her cousin to marry Soraya but we do not know what happens next.
This is another word for a prayer or good fortune from a higher power (like a god or spirit).
Blessing
Who does Mama-jan write a letter to asking for help?
Her cousin
How did Sulyman die?
A landmine
What are the two things Mama-jan writes about in her letter?
1. To try marry Soraya to her relative's son, Ajmal
2. To ask her relative to come and take her family out of Kabul.