Breadwinner Ch. 8-10

Front

What is the new way of making money Shauzia found out about?

Back

Digging up bones.

Front

How does Parvana discover that there are other girls dressed as boys who are working to earn money for their families?

Back

Parvana's old classmate spills the tea cups she is carrying on Parvana's blanket and Parvana recognizes her face.

Front

How did Parvana feel about her job of collecting bones?

Back

Shameful but necessary.

Front

What does Parvana realize when she meets Shauzia?

Back

There are other girls like her who dress as boys.

Front

What was Parvana's concern about digging up graves?

Back

Whether the buried would mind.

Front

What does it mean to dress as a boy in Parvana's context?

Back

It means disguising oneself to work and earn money in a society where girls are not allowed to work.

Front

Why is collecting bones considered a job for Parvana?

Back

It is a way to earn money for her family during difficult times.

Front

What challenges do girls face in Parvana's society?

Back

They are not allowed to work or go outside without a male guardian.

Front

How does Parvana's relationship with her family influence her actions?

Back

She feels a strong responsibility to help support her family.

Front

What does the act of digging up bones symbolize in the story?

Back

It symbolizes survival and the harsh realities of war.