The Breadwinner

In paragraph 30, why does Mother most likely ask Parvana if she wants to watch while she cuts her hair?

• She wants to punish Parvana for resisting the idea.

• She wants to force Parvana to demonstrate her obedience.

• She wants to help Parvana to accept the idea.

• She wants to reassure Parvana that the haircut will look nice.

6 The description of Mother’s behavior while she was cutting Parvana’s hair helps the reader understand that she —

• F favors Nooria over Parvana

• G resents the interference of others

• H misunderstands Parvana’s resistance

• J never cared about Parvana's hair

In the last paragraph of the story, why does Mother say, “Go to sleep, my son”?

• F She is missing Hossain and confuses Ali with him.

• G She is wishing the day would end.

• H She is worried about all her children.

• J She is accepting Parvana’s new role.

Which two words best describe how Parvana feels while living under Taliban rule?

• Angry

• Invisible

• Defeated

• Ashamed

• Unimportant

In the story, Parvana’s haircut represents —

• a happier time

• new responsibilities

• abandoned beliefs

• cultural traditions

What does the word breadwinner mean?

• the person who eats the bread

• the person who wins the bread

• the person who supports the family

• the person who competes to win bread for a living

Where does The Breadwinner take place?

• Afghanistan

• Pakistan

• France

What is considered the turning point (climax) of The Breadwinner?

• Parvana going shopping for the first time.

• Parvana cutting her hair.

• Mother crying when she sees Parvana

• Nooria and Parvana arguing about who should cut their hair.

What does Parvana do to provide for her family?

• Join the Taliban

• Learns how to cook

• Dresses as a girl

• Dresses as a boy

Which of the following are themes found in the story?

• We sacrifice for those we love

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

• It is important to be honest

• Fear is dangerous

• Courage in the face of adversity