Nazarene's Secret School Experience

Nazarene, a young girl in Afghanistan, faces oppression under Taliban rule, which forbids girls from attending school. Her grandmother discovers a secret school for girls, allowing Nazarene to learn and find her voice. Despite challenges, Nazarene grows, gaining knowledge and hope for a brighter future.

What cultural elements were lost in Nazarene's city due to the Taliban's influence?

• Sports and recreation

• Art, music, and learning

• Trade and commerce

• Religious practices

Why was Nazarene's mother forced to search for her husband?

• He was visiting relatives

• He was taken by soldiers without explanation

• He left to find work

• He went on a pilgrimage

What was the emotional state of Nazarene before attending the secret school?

• Fearful and anxious

• Happy and talkative

• Silent and withdrawn

• Angry and rebellious

What was the purpose of the secret school Nazarene attended?

• To prepare girls for marriage

• To provide religious education

• To teach girls about the world

• To train girls in household chores

What did Nazarene's grandmother hope for her by sending her to the secret school?

• To learn a trade

• To find a good husband

• To open her eyes to the world

• To become a teacher

How did the girls manage to keep the secret school hidden from soldiers?

• By pretending to be a sewing class

• By using a secret password

• By hiding in the basement

• By attending at different times and distracting soldiers

What did the girls do when a soldier demanded to enter the school?

• They ran away

• They hid under the desks

• They pretended to read the Quran

• They locked the door

What was the first sign of Nazarene opening up at the school?

• She drew a picture

• She answered a question in class

• She whispered back to Mina

• She wrote a letter to her mother

What did Nazarene learn at the secret school?

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic

• Cooking and sewing

• Gardening and farming

• Dancing and singing

What did the knowledge Nazarene gained at the school represent for her?

• A good friend

• A burden

• A secret

• A challenge