"from The Breadwinner"
Vocabulary
Attempt if you dare
100

Why does Mother say "Go to sleep Hossain" at the end of the excerpt?

She mistakes Parvana/Ali for Hossain because she misses him

100

What does inference mean?

A conclusion based on reasoning and evidence

100

What is Ms. Gerencser's favorite color?

Blue

200

Why does Mother ask if Parvana wants to watch as she cuts her hair?

So Parvana can accept the decision

200

What does evidence mean?

Text (or something) used to prove a person's ideas

200

How do you spell __________?

Onomatopoeia

300
Parvana's haircut represents:


A. New responsibilities

B. Happier times

C. Lost beliefs

D. New change


A

300

What does summary mean?

A short statement covering the main points of a text

300

Does Ms. Gerencser have any pets?

Yes, a cat named Genie

400

How did Parvana feel when she was described as "just another boy on the street"?

Hidden, Invisible, Relieved, etc.

400

What does defy mean?

To openly refuse

400

What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

Prefix- Before

Suffix-At the end

500

What is a theme of this selection?

Courage to face challenges/face fear

500

What does sensory imagery mean?

Literary device that creates an image for the reader (Sight, Sound, Taste, Smell, and Feeling)

500

How old is Ms. Gerencser?

If you're within 3 years, you get the points

Answers may vary.