Vocabulary
A type of dress required by the Taliban.
"I can read that letter as well as father can," whispered Parvana into the folds of her chador.
Page 1.
"How do women in burqas manage to walk along these streets? How do they see where they are going?"
Parvana
How did Parvana and Nooria's feelings about the Taliban shutting down schools differ?
Parvana was happy, but Nooria was sad and upset.
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the landscape like in Afghanistan?
Dry deserts and tall mountains cover most of the landscape.
A floor cushion or mattress that is commonly used as a bed or sofa in Afghanistan.
What is it?
A Toshak
"Get out of my house!" she yelled. She threw herself at the soldiers with such force that they both fell to the ground.
Page 36
"We need water. You will rest better when your work is done. Now go. The water tank is almost empty."
Nooria
DAILY DOUBLE
Who is Malali?
Malali is a girl in one of fathers stories.
The Taliban follow a strick code based in what law?
Islamic law.
What is the definition of uncluttered?
Not having too many objects, details, or elements.
"Nooria, write mother a note."
"Don't bother, Nooria. I will not walk around my own city with a note pinned to my burqa as if I were a kindergarten child."
Page 40
DAILY DOUBLE
"You can't be truly Afghan if you don't know someone who's been in prison."
Mother
The Taliban can't read, and Mother doesn't think it is necessary.
The Taliban punish prisoners by doing what?
Cutting off their hands or kill them.
To walk with difficulty; to limp.
Hobble.
DAILY DOUBLE
Her feet burned and stung with every step. When she took off her sandals, she could see why. Her feet, unused to walking such distances, were covered with blisters.
Page 45
"We are Afghans. This is our home. If all the educated people leave, who will rebuild the country?"
Father
Why does Nooria look terrified?
Afghanistan is surrounded by many different countries. Name two of them.
Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan.
DAILY DOUBLE
The word "Taliban" means what is Persian?
Students
The voice behind the burqa was familiar, but Parvana couldn't remember who it belonged to.
Page 55
"Oh, that's right, my face is covered. I keep forgetting. Now, why are you running, any why are you crushing such perfectly good bread?"
Mrs. Weera
Why is Parvana unsure of what to expect when shopping?
Because women and girls are not allowed outside without a man. She could also get beaten by a shop keeper or a Taliban solider.
What happened 6 years ago today? Friday, March 13th, 2020?
Schools announced that they would be closing due to COVID.