Nasreen's Secret School Quiz

What event caused Nasreen to stop speaking?

• She moved to a new city.

• Her grandmother fell ill.

• Her school was closed.

• Her parents disappeared.

Why did Nasreen's grandmother decide to enroll her in a secret school?

• To find new friends for her.

• To keep her busy during the day.

• To help her learn to read and write.

• To teach her about music.

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

• That Nasreen would learn about the world.

• That Nasreen would become famous.

• That Nasreen would become a teacher.

• That Nasreen would forget her parents.

How did the girls avoid detection by the soldiers?

• They bribed the soldiers.

• They entered and exited the school at different times.

• They disguised themselves as boys.

• They hid in the basement.

What did the soldiers find when they entered the school?

• Girls playing games.

• A room filled with girls reading the Quran.

• An empty classroom.

• A hidden library.

What did Nasreen do during the winter recess?

• She played with her friends.

• She traveled to another city.

• She stayed silent and waited for her parents.

• She practiced reading and writing.

What was the first thing Nasreen said to her friend Mina after the winter recess?

• Goodbye.

• Let's play.

• Hello.

• I missed you.

What subjects did Nasreen learn at the secret school?

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic.

• Geography and biology.

• Science and history.

• Art and music.

How did Nasreen's grandmother feel about her progress in school?

• Worried and anxious.

• Indifferent and uninterested.

• Disappointed and upset.

• Proud and at peace.

What did Nasreen discover about Herat in her studies?

• It was a city known for its agriculture.

• It was a city with a large population.

• It was a city with a rich history of art and learning.

• It was a city famous for its architecture.