Details from the Text
Parvana disguises herself as a ________.
boy
Mother’s behavior while she cuts Parvana’s hair helps the reader understand that Mother cares about...
how Parvana feels.
hold v 1. to contain 2. to maintain control n 3. the act of grasping 4. complete control
In this definition, v means ______________
Verb
Parvana disguises herself so she can go to the _________.
Market
In the story, Parvana’s haircut represents _______ __________.
new responsibilities
It was just big enough to hold money and maybe a few candies.
True or False: In this sentence, the word hold is used as a noun.
False. It is used as a verb.
The __________ passed a rule that girls and women cannot go out alone.
Taliban
When Parvana goes to the market dressed as a boy, no one notices her. The setting in this part of the text makes Parvana feel ________ and _________.
hidden and relieved
Which words should be capitalized in this sentence:
parvana dresses up as a boy and pretends to be a cousin from jalalabad. Her mother and sister tell people she has gone to stay with an aunt in kunduz.
Parvana
Jalalabad
Kunduz
Parvana is worried about dressing in boys’ clothes and cutting her hair because...
she is afraid that she will be recognized.
Parvana’s feelings change after she goes to the store for the first time. She feels _______ and _______ when she gets home from the market.
confident and proud
Cause: The grocer treats Parvana like a normal customer.
What is the Effect?
Effect: Parvana has confidence in her disguise.
How does Mrs. Weera's advice help Parvana?
Being allowed to make her own choice helps her say yes.
In the last paragraph of the story, when Ali (the baby) starts fussing, Mother says, “Go to sleep, Hossain . . . Go to sleep, my son” because...
she misses Hossain and confuses Ali with him.
What is the theme of "The Breadwinner"?
It can be difficult to have courage in the face of challenges.