The Breadwinner Review

What was Parvana able to do as a boy that she could not do as a girl?

• help her mom in the house

• wear her hair in a pony tale

• go to the market and buy necessities

• go to stay with her aunt in Kunduz

What type of genre is The Breadwinner?

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

• Sci-Fi

• Folktale

What can Parvana do in town when she appears to be a boy?

• be happier

• abandon her cultural beliefs

• provide for her family

• become part of the Taliban

Which of the following are themes found in the story? Remember a theme is the lesson or message found within a text!

• We sacrifice for those we love

• Fear is dangerous

• It is important to be honest

• It is important to have courage to do what is right

Whose choice was it for Parvana to cut her hair?

• Ms. Weera

• Mother

• Noira

• Parvana

What happened to Parvana's brother?

• fighting with the Taliban

• in jail

• passed away

• with Father

What is the name of the political brutal group that held power over Afghanistan in the 1900's?

• Taliban

• Iraq

• Kabul

• Iran

Which word in the following sentence is incorrect? Think about homophones! Write the correct word below.

"I think we won't cell any more today. Let's go home."

Select the correct words to describe Parvana.

• Brave

• Determined

• Loyal

• Selfish

All of the following were conflicts in the story EXCEPT-

• A woman is not allowed in public with a man.

• Parvana's sister will be getting married soon.

• There are no men in the household.

• Parvana debates making a decision to cut her hair like a boy.