The Breadwinner Chapter 1

A militant group that took control of Kabul, Afghanistan in 1996; they continue to work in Afghanistan today

• Al Shabab

• ISIS

• Taliban

• Rebels

One of two main languages of Afghanistan

• Spanish

• Pashtu

• Arabic

• English

One of two main languages of Afghanistan

• Dari

• English

• Arabic

• Hindi

A long, tent-like garment worn by women. It covers the entire body and has a narrow mesh screen over the eyes.

• chador

• burqa

• scarf

• dress

The main character in The Breadwinner

• Father

• Nooria

• Ali

• Parvana

What is Parvana's father's job? Why is it a good job?

• He reads and writes letters. This is a good job because most people are illiterate.

• He makes and sells wooden legs. This is good because more people lost their legs in the war.

• He paints portraits. This is good because photographs are illegal.

• He sings and dances. This is good because people need entertainment.

Why does Parvana's father need her help to walk?

• Father needs Parvana's help to walk because he is lazy.

• Father needs Parvana's help to walk because men are not allowed outside without a woman.

• Father needs Parvana's help to walk because he lost his arm in a bombing.

• Father needs Parvana's help because he lost the lower half of his leg in a bombing.

Which set of words best shows the contrast in the old Kabul, and the way the city is now?

• It used be be a beautiful town, and now it's just a bit run down.  
• It was destroyed, but is now being rebuilt and everything is new.
• It used to be a beautiful, happy town, and now it is broken and in ruins.
• It has not changed.

Where does The Breadwinner take place?

• China
• India
• Afghanistan
• US

What is chador?

• type of bread

• piece of clothing that covers the head and shoulders

• piece of clothing that covers everything

• mattress used as bed