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Why does Parvana sit well back on the blanket with her head and most of her face covered by her chador?
Why does Parvana sit well back on the blanket with her head and most of her face covered by her chador?
- To avoid being questioned by the Taliban for being outside (correct)
- To hide from her father's friend sitting beside them
- To follow her father's instructions
- To stay warm in the Kabul market
What had the Taliban forbidden girls in Afghanistan to do?
What had the Taliban forbidden girls in Afghanistan to do?
- Wear chadors
- Go to school (correct)
- Help their fathers at the market
- Read letters in public
Why was Parvana always glad to go outside despite sitting for hours on a blanket at the marketplace?
Why was Parvana always glad to go outside despite sitting for hours on a blanket at the marketplace?
- She wanted to meet her friends
- She enjoyed the market atmosphere
- She loved helping her father at work
- It was something to do (correct)
Why does Parvana's father point to his leg when questioned by the Taliban?
Why does Parvana's father point to his leg when questioned by the Taliban?
What did Hossain enjoy doing with Nooria?
What did Hossain enjoy doing with Nooria?
Where did the family have their meal?
Where did the family have their meal?
What was Father's occupation before his school was bombed?
What was Father's occupation before his school was bombed?
Who led the Afghan troops to victory in a historical battle?
Who led the Afghan troops to victory in a historical battle?
What caused fear and panic among the family members?
What caused fear and panic among the family members?
What were the soldiers' accusations against Father?
What were the soldiers' accusations against Father?
How did Mother react when the Taliban took Father away?
How did Mother react when the Taliban took Father away?
What did Nooria share stories about?
What did Nooria share stories about?
What was the setting for the family meal?
What was the setting for the family meal?
What did Parvana's father do in the marketplace?
What did Parvana's father do in the marketplace?
Why couldn't Parvana write to her friends who had fled the country?
Why couldn't Parvana write to her friends who had fled the country?
Why did Parvana want to be invisible in public places?
Why did Parvana want to be invisible in public places?
What did Parvana long to learn about in school?
What did Parvana long to learn about in school?
Why was Parvana initially indifferent to the Taliban forbidding girls from attending school?
Why was Parvana initially indifferent to the Taliban forbidding girls from attending school?
Why did Parvana's family live in a small room together?
Why did Parvana's family live in a small room together?
What did Parvana feel about Nooria's hair?
What did Parvana feel about Nooria's hair?
Why did Parvana have to fetch the water?
Why did Parvana have to fetch the water?
Why did Parvana resent fetching water sometimes?
Why did Parvana resent fetching water sometimes?
What did Parvana think about the cleaning that Mother and Nooria did?
What did Parvana think about the cleaning that Mother and Nooria did?
What did Parvana remember about their furniture?
What did Parvana remember about their furniture?
Why did Parvana feel lonely?
Why did Parvana feel lonely?
What is the main source of comfort and nostalgia for Parvana?
What is the main source of comfort and nostalgia for Parvana?
What burden does Parvana face frequently due to her family's situation?
What burden does Parvana face frequently due to her family's situation?
What does Parvana and her father sell to survive?
What does Parvana and her father sell to survive?
What is Parvana's father's view on the Taliban's impact on Afghanistan?
What is Parvana's father's view on the Taliban's impact on Afghanistan?
What is the condition of the apartment building where Parvana and her father live?
What is the condition of the apartment building where Parvana and her father live?
What makes it difficult for women in burqas to navigate in Kabul?
What makes it difficult for women in burqas to navigate in Kabul?
What is one of the reminders of happier times for Parvana and her family?
What is one of the reminders of happier times for Parvana and her family?
What is the main source of hope for Parvana and her family?
What is the main source of hope for Parvana and her family?
What has taken control of much of Afghanistan according to the text?
What has taken control of much of Afghanistan according to the text?
What do Parvana and her father do to survive?
What do Parvana and her father do to survive?
What does Parvana's father believe religion is about?
What does Parvana's father believe religion is about?
What is the significance of Parvana's favorite mountain?
What is the significance of Parvana's favorite mountain?
Why do Parvana and her father sell their belongings?
Why do Parvana and her father sell their belongings?
What makes it difficult for women in burqas to navigate the streets of Kabul?
What makes it difficult for women in burqas to navigate the streets of Kabul?
What characterizes the family's interactions?
What characterizes the family's interactions?
Why is fetching water a heavy burden for Parvana?
Why is fetching water a heavy burden for Parvana?
What does Parvana's father believe about religion?
What does Parvana's father believe about religion?
Where do Parvana and her father live?
Where do Parvana and her father live?
What do Parvana's mother and sister often ask her to do?
What do Parvana's mother and sister often ask her to do?
Why does Parvana sit well back on the blanket with her head and most of her face covered by her chador?
Why does Parvana sit well back on the blanket with her head and most of her face covered by her chador?
What serves as a reminder of happier times for Parvana's family?
What serves as a reminder of happier times for Parvana's family?
What did Parvana do after the Talib hit her with a stick?
What did Parvana do after the Talib hit her with a stick?
Why did Parvana hold up ten fingers at the bakery?
Why did Parvana hold up ten fingers at the bakery?
What was Parvana's immediate reaction when the Talib confronted her about her dress?
What was Parvana's immediate reaction when the Talib confronted her about her dress?
Why did Parvana not feel the stick hitting her shoulder?
Why did Parvana not feel the stick hitting her shoulder?
What is the main source of comfort and nostalgia for Parvana?
What is the main source of comfort and nostalgia for Parvana?
What does Parvana and her father sell to survive?
What does Parvana and her father sell to survive?
What makes it difficult for women in burqas to navigate?
What makes it difficult for women in burqas to navigate?
What serves as a reminder of happier times and a source of hope for Parvana's family?
What serves as a reminder of happier times and a source of hope for Parvana's family?
What is the burden that Parvana often has to bear due to the family's living conditions?
What is the burden that Parvana often has to bear due to the family's living conditions?
What does Parvana's father believe religion is about?
What does Parvana's father believe religion is about?
What do street conditions make difficult for women in burqas to navigate?
What do street conditions make difficult for women in burqas to navigate?
What do Parvana and her father sell to survive?
What do Parvana and her father sell to survive?
What is a source of comfort and nostalgia for Parvana?
What is a source of comfort and nostalgia for Parvana?
What does Father think about the Taliban's impact on Afghanistan?
What does Father think about the Taliban's impact on Afghanistan?
What was Mrs. Weera's profession before the Taliban took over?
What was Mrs. Weera's profession before the Taliban took over?
What did Mrs. Weera do upon arriving at Parvana's apartment?
What did Mrs. Weera do upon arriving at Parvana's apartment?
What did Mrs. Weera encourage when they all sat down to eat?
What did Mrs. Weera encourage when they all sat down to eat?
What did Mrs. Weera do for Mother at the apartment?
What did Mrs. Weera do for Mother at the apartment?
Who was relieved to see Mrs. Weera at Parvana's apartment?
Who was relieved to see Mrs. Weera at Parvana's apartment?
What did Mrs. Weera ask Parvana to do when they arrived at the apartment?
What did Mrs. Weera ask Parvana to do when they arrived at the apartment?
Why did Parvana choose a spot next to a wall in the market?
Why did Parvana choose a spot next to a wall in the market?
What identity was Parvana instructed to assume if asked in the market?
What identity was Parvana instructed to assume if asked in the market?
What did the Taliban soldier demand from Parvana in the market?
What did the Taliban soldier demand from Parvana in the market?
Why was the Taliban soldier moved to tears after Parvana read the letter?
Why was the Taliban soldier moved to tears after Parvana read the letter?
What did Parvana offer to do for the Taliban soldier after reading the letter?
What did Parvana offer to do for the Taliban soldier after reading the letter?
How did the Taliban soldier react when Parvana offered to write a reply?
How did the Taliban soldier react when Parvana offered to write a reply?
What did Parvana reflect on after the Taliban soldier left?
What did Parvana reflect on after the Taliban soldier left?
What does Parvana purchase from the market without being discovered?
What does Parvana purchase from the market without being discovered?
What does Parvana intend to do at the market the next day?
What does Parvana intend to do at the market the next day?
Why does Parvana continue to wear Hossain's clothes?
Why does Parvana continue to wear Hossain's clothes?
What does Parvana have in the pockets of her shirt when she goes to the market disguised as a boy?
What does Parvana have in the pockets of her shirt when she goes to the market disguised as a boy?
Why does Parvana experience a moment of fear when she realizes no one will recognize her as a girl?
Why does Parvana experience a moment of fear when she realizes no one will recognize her as a girl?
How does Parvana's family react to her disguise as a boy?
How does Parvana's family react to her disguise as a boy?
What makes Parvana feel lonely initially?
What makes Parvana feel lonely initially?
Why does Parvana sit well back on the blanket with most of her face covered by her chador at the marketplace?
Why does Parvana sit well back on the blanket with most of her face covered by her chador at the marketplace?
What does Parvana's family notice about her appearance when she disguises herself as a boy?
What does Parvana's family notice about her appearance when she disguises herself as a boy?
What does Parvana intend to achieve by going to the market with her father's writing things and blanket?
What does Parvana intend to achieve by going to the market with her father's writing things and blanket?
How does Parvana feel after successfully purchasing groceries without being discovered?
How does Parvana feel after successfully purchasing groceries without being discovered?
Why does Parvana's mother suggest that she should be the one to go outside and buy supplies?
Why does Parvana's mother suggest that she should be the one to go outside and buy supplies?
How does Parvana feel after her mother cuts off her long hair and helps her put on Hossain's clothes?
How does Parvana feel after her mother cuts off her long hair and helps her put on Hossain's clothes?
Why does Parvana feel like her mother and Nooria are speaking in a foreign language when they discuss their plans for her?
Why does Parvana feel like her mother and Nooria are speaking in a foreign language when they discuss their plans for her?
What prompts Parvana to realize that she has no choice but to go along with her mother and Nooria's plan?
What prompts Parvana to realize that she has no choice but to go along with her mother and Nooria's plan?
Why does Parvana resist at first before agreeing to go outside dressed as a boy?
Why does Parvana resist at first before agreeing to go outside dressed as a boy?
What makes Parvana smile at her new appearance after putting on Hossain's clothes?
What makes Parvana smile at her new appearance after putting on Hossain's clothes?
How does Parvana feel about having to act like a boy from now on?
How does Parvana feel about having to act like a boy from now on?
Why did Parvana hold up ten fingers at the bakery?
Why did Parvana hold up ten fingers at the bakery?
What was Parvana's immediate reaction when the Talib soldier demanded to know who her father and husband were?
What was Parvana's immediate reaction when the Talib soldier demanded to know who her father and husband were?
What did Parvana do after the Talib hit her with a stick?
What did Parvana do after the Talib hit her with a stick?
What was Parvana clutching as she ran away from the Talib soldier?
What was Parvana clutching as she ran away from the Talib soldier?
What was Mrs. Weera's profession before the Taliban took over?
What was Mrs. Weera's profession before the Taliban took over?
What did Mrs. Weera do upon arriving at Parvana's apartment?
What did Mrs. Weera do upon arriving at Parvana's apartment?
What did Mrs. Weera encourage when they all sat down to eat?
What did Mrs. Weera encourage when they all sat down to eat?
What did Parvana drink when they all sat down to eat?
What did Parvana drink when they all sat down to eat?
What did Mrs. Weera do when she arrived at Parvana's apartment?
What did Mrs. Weera do when she arrived at Parvana's apartment?
What did Nooria ask Mrs. Weera to do when she arrived at Parvana's apartment?
What did Nooria ask Mrs. Weera to do when she arrived at Parvana's apartment?
'Parvana was given a cup of boiled water to drink.' What did Mrs. Weera encourage after this?
'Parvana was given a cup of boiled water to drink.' What did Mrs. Weera encourage after this?
What did Mrs. Weera do with Mother upon arrival at Parvana's apartment?
What did Mrs. Weera do with Mother upon arrival at Parvana's apartment?
Who stayed the night at Parvana's apartment?
Who stayed the night at Parvana's apartment?
What did Mrs. Weera praise Parvana for?
What did Mrs. Weera praise Parvana for?
Who was taking care of the children and their sick mother when Mrs. Weera arrived at Parvana's apartment?
Who was taking care of the children and their sick mother when Mrs. Weera arrived at Parvana's apartment?
Why did Parvana choose a spot next to a wall in the market for her letter-reading business?
Why did Parvana choose a spot next to a wall in the market for her letter-reading business?
What identity was Parvana instructed to assume if asked in the market?
What identity was Parvana instructed to assume if asked in the market?
Why did Parvana face difficulty in the first hour of business at the market?
Why did Parvana face difficulty in the first hour of business at the market?
What emotion did the Taliban soldier display after Parvana read the letter from his deceased wife?
What emotion did the Taliban soldier display after Parvana read the letter from his deceased wife?
What did Parvana reflect on after the Taliban soldier left?
What did Parvana reflect on after the Taliban soldier left?
'What serves as a reminder of happier times for Parvana's family?'
'What serves as a reminder of happier times for Parvana's family?'
Why does Parvana's mother suggest that she should be the one to go outside and buy supplies?
Why does Parvana's mother suggest that she should be the one to go outside and buy supplies?
Why does Parvana feel like her mother and Nooria are speaking in a foreign language when discussing their plans?
Why does Parvana feel like her mother and Nooria are speaking in a foreign language when discussing their plans?
How does Parvana feel after cutting her long hair and wearing her brother's clothes?
How does Parvana feel after cutting her long hair and wearing her brother's clothes?
Why does Parvana realize she has no choice but to go along with her mother and Nooria's plan?
Why does Parvana realize she has no choice but to go along with her mother and Nooria's plan?
What prompts Parvana to smile at her new appearance?
What prompts Parvana to smile at her new appearance?
How does Parvana initially react to the idea of passing herself off as a boy?
How does Parvana initially react to the idea of passing herself off as a boy?
What makes Parvana feel like they're speaking in a foreign language when discussing their plans?
What makes Parvana feel like they're speaking in a foreign language when discussing their plans?
What leads Parvana's mother to cut off her long hair?
What leads Parvana's mother to cut off her long hair?
Why does Parvana resist at first when asked to wear Hossain's clothes?
Why does Parvana resist at first when asked to wear Hossain's clothes?
What did Parvana do when the bread ran out?
What did Parvana do when the bread ran out?
What did Parvana do during her days at home?
What did Parvana do during her days at home?
What did Mother say about the events at the stadium?
What did Mother say about the events at the stadium?
What does Parvana suggest as a potential business opportunity to Shauzia?
What does Parvana suggest as a potential business opportunity to Shauzia?
Why are there often not enough funds for kerosene in Parvana's household?
Why are there often not enough funds for kerosene in Parvana's household?
What does Shauzia do as a means of earning money?
What does Shauzia do as a means of earning money?
Why does Parvana find it easier to talk about business than her father?
Why does Parvana find it easier to talk about business than her father?
What did Parvana and Shauzia decide to do with the money they earned from selling bones?
What did Parvana and Shauzia decide to do with the money they earned from selling bones?
Why was Parvana met with worry from her family when she returned home?
Why was Parvana met with worry from her family when she returned home?
What was Mother's initial reaction when Parvana told her about digging up graves and earning money?
What was Mother's initial reaction when Parvana told her about digging up graves and earning money?
Why did Nooria support Parvana's bone-selling activities?
Why did Nooria support Parvana's bone-selling activities?
Why did Mother eventually agree to let Parvana continue selling bones?
Why did Mother eventually agree to let Parvana continue selling bones?
Where did Parvana hide the money she kept for herself?
Where did Parvana hide the money she kept for herself?
What caused fear in Parvana's family when she returned home?
What caused fear in Parvana's family when she returned home?
What did Mother plan to do when she found out about Parvana's bone-selling activities?
What did Mother plan to do when she found out about Parvana's bone-selling activities?
What did Nooria argue for when she supported Parvana's bone-selling activities?
What did Nooria argue for when she supported Parvana's bone-selling activities?
What condition did Mother set for allowing Parvana to continue selling bones?
What condition did Mother set for allowing Parvana to continue selling bones?
Why does Parvana feel like her mother and Nooria are speaking in a foreign language?
Why does Parvana feel like her mother and Nooria are speaking in a foreign language?
Why does Parvana resist at first before agreeing to go outside dressed as a boy?
Why does Parvana resist at first before agreeing to go outside dressed as a boy?
What prompts Parvana to smile at her new appearance?
What prompts Parvana to smile at her new appearance?
What does Parvana's mother suggest she should do after dressing as a boy?
What does Parvana's mother suggest she should do after dressing as a boy?
Why does Parvana feel disconnected from her family?
Why does Parvana feel disconnected from her family?
What makes Parvana realize she has no choice but to go along with the plan?
What makes Parvana realize she has no choice but to go along with the plan?
What is the significance of Parvana wearing Hossain's clothes?
What is the significance of Parvana wearing Hossain's clothes?
Why does Parvana feel like they're speaking in a foreign language?
Why does Parvana feel like they're speaking in a foreign language?
Why does Parvana realize she will have to act like a boy from now on?
Why does Parvana realize she will have to act like a boy from now on?
What does Parvana feel after realizing that no one would ask about her since the schools closed?
What does Parvana feel after realizing that no one would ask about her since the schools closed?
Why does Parvana find it difficult to resist going along with the plan?
Why does Parvana find it difficult to resist going along with the plan?
What does Parvana intend to achieve by going to the market with her father's writing things and blanket?
What does Parvana intend to achieve by going to the market with her father's writing things and blanket?
Why does Parvana continue to wear Hossain's clothes?
Why does Parvana continue to wear Hossain's clothes?
What does Parvana have in the pockets of her shirt when she goes to the market disguised as a boy?
What does Parvana have in the pockets of her shirt when she goes to the market disguised as a boy?
How does Parvana feel after her mother cuts off her long hair and helps her put on Hossain's clothes?
How does Parvana feel after her mother cuts off her long hair and helps her put on Hossain's clothes?
Why did Parvana feel lonely?
Why did Parvana feel lonely?
What was Father's occupation before his school was bombed?
What was Father's occupation before his school was bombed?
What did Nooria ask Mrs. Weera to do when she arrived at Parvana's apartment?
What did Nooria ask Mrs. Weera to do when she arrived at Parvana's apartment?
What makes it difficult for women in burqas to navigate the streets of Kabul?
What makes it difficult for women in burqas to navigate the streets of Kabul?
What characterizes the family's interactions?
What characterizes the family's interactions?
Why did Parvana resent fetching water sometimes?
Why did Parvana resent fetching water sometimes?
What did Mrs. Weera praise Parvana for?
What did Mrs. Weera praise Parvana for?
What did Parvana and Shauzia discover in the cemetery?
What did Parvana and Shauzia discover in the cemetery?
What was Parvana's concern when she had to go to the bathroom?
What was Parvana's concern when she had to go to the bathroom?
What did Shauzia joke about, reminding Parvana of her brother's death?
What did Shauzia joke about, reminding Parvana of her brother's death?
What did Parvana and Shauzia use as their mascot?
What did Parvana and Shauzia use as their mascot?
What was Parvana's worry when she had to step inside a nearby ruined building?
What was Parvana's worry when she had to step inside a nearby ruined building?
What did Parvana remember about the UN talk regarding landmines?
What did Parvana remember about the UN talk regarding landmines?
What were Parvana and Shauzia focused on while working in the cemetery?
What were Parvana and Shauzia focused on while working in the cemetery?
Why did Parvana step inside a nearby ruined building?
Why did Parvana step inside a nearby ruined building?
What did Parvana and Shauzia sell to the bone broker?
What did Parvana and Shauzia sell to the bone broker?
What was Parvana's worry when stepping inside a nearby ruined building?
What was Parvana's worry when stepping inside a nearby ruined building?
What did Parvana remember about her brother while discussing landmines with Shauzia?
What did Parvana remember about her brother while discussing landmines with Shauzia?
What did Parvana and Shauzia start selling after leaving their letter-reading post in the graveyard?
What did Parvana and Shauzia start selling after leaving their letter-reading post in the graveyard?
Where did Parvana and Shauzia decide to sell their goods one day?
Where did Parvana and Shauzia decide to sell their goods one day?
What did Parvana and Shauzia witness when they arrived at the stadium to sell their goods?
What did Parvana and Shauzia witness when they arrived at the stadium to sell their goods?
How did Parvana react after witnessing the gruesome sight at the stadium?
How did Parvana react after witnessing the gruesome sight at the stadium?
What did Parvana and Shauzia learn while selling goods in the markets of Kabul?
What did Parvana and Shauzia learn while selling goods in the markets of Kabul?
How has Parvana changed as a result of her experiences in Kabul?
How has Parvana changed as a result of her experiences in Kabul?
Who does Parvana spend her afternoons with after leaving her letter-reading post?
Who does Parvana spend her afternoons with after leaving her letter-reading post?
How does Parvana feel about Nooria's attitude towards her?
How does Parvana feel about Nooria's attitude towards her?
Who escorted Parvana and Shauzia out of the stadium after witnessing the gruesome sight?
Who escorted Parvana and Shauzia out of the stadium after witnessing the gruesome sight?
What did Parvana do during her time off after witnessing the gruesome sight at the stadium?
What did Parvana do during her time off after witnessing the gruesome sight at the stadium?
What does Mrs. Weera propose to start for girls to learn?
What does Mrs. Weera propose to start for girls to learn?
Who expresses interest in teaching at the secret school?
Who expresses interest in teaching at the secret school?
What news does Shauzia share with Parvana about making money?
What news does Shauzia share with Parvana about making money?
What does the Window Woman give to Parvana?
What does the Window Woman give to Parvana?
What does Mrs. Weera share her plans to smuggle out of the country for publication?
What does Mrs. Weera share her plans to smuggle out of the country for publication?
Where do Parvana and Shauzia discuss the possibility of starting a business?
Where do Parvana and Shauzia discuss the possibility of starting a business?
What does Shauzia share with Parvana about her home life?
What does Shauzia share with Parvana about her home life?
What do Parvana and Shauzia laugh at when discussing Mrs. Weera's proposal?
What do Parvana and Shauzia laugh at when discussing Mrs. Weera's proposal?
What does Parvana express concern about but still follows Shauzia to the site?
What does Parvana express concern about but still follows Shauzia to the site?
Who invites Shauzia to meet her family?
Who invites Shauzia to meet her family?
What did Parvana receive from the Window Woman?
What did Parvana receive from the Window Woman?
What did Parvana and Shauzia start selling after leaving their letter-reading post?
What did Parvana and Shauzia start selling after leaving their letter-reading post?
Where did Parvana and Shauzia decide to sell their goods one day?
Where did Parvana and Shauzia decide to sell their goods one day?
What did Parvana take a few days off to do?
What did Parvana take a few days off to do?
What has Parvana become as a result of her experiences in Kabul?
What has Parvana become as a result of her experiences in Kabul?
What did Parvana and Shauzia witness at the stadium?
What did Parvana and Shauzia witness at the stadium?
What did Parvana and Shauzia learn during their time selling goods in the markets?
What did Parvana and Shauzia learn during their time selling goods in the markets?
How did Nooria's behavior change towards Parvana?
How did Nooria's behavior change towards Parvana?
Who escorted Parvana and Shauzia out of the stadium after witnessing the gruesome sight?
Who escorted Parvana and Shauzia out of the stadium after witnessing the gruesome sight?
What did Parvana do during her afternoons after starting to sell goods?
What did Parvana do during her afternoons after starting to sell goods?
How does Parvana manage to make a living after leaving their letter-reading post?
How does Parvana manage to make a living after leaving their letter-reading post?
What does the text depict about life in Kabul under Taliban rule?
What does the text depict about life in Kabul under Taliban rule?
What did Parvana and Shauzia discover in the cemetery that they used as a mascot?
What did Parvana and Shauzia discover in the cemetery that they used as a mascot?
Why was Parvana worried about going to the bathroom?
Why was Parvana worried about going to the bathroom?
What did Parvana remember about the UN talk while working in the cemetery?
What did Parvana remember about the UN talk while working in the cemetery?
What did Shauzia joke about, reminding Parvana of her brother's death?
What did Shauzia joke about, reminding Parvana of her brother's death?
What is the main purpose of Mrs. Weera proposing to start a secret school for girls?
What is the main purpose of Mrs. Weera proposing to start a secret school for girls?
What does Mrs. Weera plan to smuggle out of the country for publication?
What does Mrs. Weera plan to smuggle out of the country for publication?
What does Shauzia share as a potential way to make money?
What does Shauzia share as a potential way to make money?
What does Nooria express interest in doing at the secret school proposed by Mrs. Weera?
What does Nooria express interest in doing at the secret school proposed by Mrs. Weera?
What does Parvana receive from the Window Woman?
What does Parvana receive from the Window Woman?
What is the initial reaction of Parvana and Shauzia to Mrs. Weera's proposal of starting a secret school for girls?
What is the initial reaction of Parvana and Shauzia to Mrs. Weera's proposal of starting a secret school for girls?
Why does Parvana express concern about bone-digging?
Why does Parvana express concern about bone-digging?
What did Parvana often do when accompanying Nooria to the secret school?
What did Parvana often do when accompanying Nooria to the secret school?
Who was the teacher at the secret little school started by Mother's and Mrs. Weera's women's group?
Who was the teacher at the secret little school started by Mother's and Mrs. Weera's women's group?
What did the Taliban do if they discovered any school?
What did the Taliban do if they discovered any school?
Why was Nooria very careful about the secret school she taught at?
Why was Nooria very careful about the secret school she taught at?
What does Parvana intend to achieve by going to the market with her father's writing things and blanket?
What does Parvana intend to achieve by going to the market with her father's writing things and blanket?
Why does Parvana continue to wear Hossain's clothes?
Why does Parvana continue to wear Hossain's clothes?
Why does Parvana experience a moment of fear when she realizes no one will recognize her as a girl?
Why does Parvana experience a moment of fear when she realizes no one will recognize her as a girl?
What does Parvana successfully purchase from the market without being discovered?
What does Parvana successfully purchase from the market without being discovered?
What does Parvana's family notice about her appearance when she disguises herself as a boy?
What does Parvana's family notice about her appearance when she disguises herself as a boy?
What does Parvana intend to do permanently with her sister Nooria's permission?
What does Parvana intend to do permanently with her sister Nooria's permission?
What does Parvana have in the two pockets of her shirt when she goes to the market?
What does Parvana have in the two pockets of her shirt when she goes to the market?
Why does Parvana initially feel lonely after assuming a boy's disguise?
Why does Parvana initially feel lonely after assuming a boy's disguise?
What action does Parvana take the next day that reveals something about her?
What action does Parvana take the next day that reveals something about her?
What did Parvana buy for Nooria before leaving Taliban territory?
What did Parvana buy for Nooria before leaving Taliban territory?
Where did Parvana meet a woman named Kaseem who was pretending to be a boy?
Where did Parvana meet a woman named Kaseem who was pretending to be a boy?
How did Parvana spend her free time after leaving Taliban territory?
How did Parvana spend her free time after leaving Taliban territory?
What did Parvana do after discovering that Kaseem was a girl without a burqa?
What did Parvana do after discovering that Kaseem was a girl without a burqa?
What did Parvana offer the frightened woman to eat while they waited in the dark?
What did Parvana offer the frightened woman to eat while they waited in the dark?
What did Parvana wish she had brought with her for the frightened woman?
What did Parvana wish she had brought with her for the frightened woman?
Why did Parvana want to move close to the door while waiting in the dark?
Why did Parvana want to move close to the door while waiting in the dark?
What was Kabul like at night according to the text?
What was Kabul like at night according to the text?
"The Taliban has captured Mazar." What is significant about this statement?
"The Taliban has captured Mazar." What is significant about this statement?
What is Mrs. Weera's response upon learning about Homa's situation?
What is Mrs. Weera's response upon learning about Homa's situation?
What does Mrs. Weera do upon Homa's arrival at Parvana's apartment?
What does Mrs. Weera do upon Homa's arrival at Parvana's apartment?
What does Homa reveal about herself after eating supper?
What does Homa reveal about herself after eating supper?
What does Mrs. Weera ask Parvana to do before leaving for work?
What does Mrs. Weera ask Parvana to do before leaving for work?
How does Parvana respond upon learning about the capture of Mazar by the Taliban?
How does Parvana respond upon learning about the capture of Mazar by the Taliban?
What does Homa do after witnessing her family's murder?
What does Homa do after witnessing her family's murder?
What does Homa find when she leaves the closet?
What does Homa find when she leaves the closet?
Where does Homa eventually find a hiding place?
Where does Homa eventually find a hiding place?
Who tries to comfort Homa after finding her inconsolable?
Who tries to comfort Homa after finding her inconsolable?
Who convinces Parvana to come back to work in the market after the traumatic event?
Who convinces Parvana to come back to work in the market after the traumatic event?
What does Parvana's family decide to do for Nooria's wedding?
What does Parvana's family decide to do for Nooria's wedding?
What does Shauzia suggest about starting over?
What does Shauzia suggest about starting over?
Who will be accompanying Parvana's family as an official escort to Mazar-e-Sharif?
Who will be accompanying Parvana's family as an official escort to Mazar-e-Sharif?
What does Nooria assure Parvana about the move to Mazar-e-Sharif?
What does Nooria assure Parvana about the move to Mazar-e-Sharif?
What is the significance of Nooria moving to Mazar-e-Sharif?
What is the significance of Nooria moving to Mazar-e-Sharif?
What does Parvana do when she hears a disturbance above her at the market?
What does Parvana do when she hears a disturbance above her at the market?
Why does Parvana express her dissatisfaction about staying in Kabul?
Why does Parvana express her dissatisfaction about staying in Kabul?
What kind of support will Nooria receive for her education in Mazar-e-Sharif?
What kind of support will Nooria receive for her education in Mazar-e-Sharif?
What gifts does Parvana regularly receive at the market?
What gifts does Parvana regularly receive at the market?
What does Shauzia share with Parvana about life?
What does Shauzia share with Parvana about life?
What is the reason for Nooria moving to Mazar-e-Sharif?
What is the reason for Nooria moving to Mazar-e-Sharif?
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Study Notes
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The text is about a woman named Parvana and her experiences in Afghanistan after her school was bombed, leaving her father injured and her unable to attend school.
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Parvana's father had lost part of his leg and was often tired from the bombing.
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Parvana was afraid of the Taliban soldiers and wanted to be invisible in public places.
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Mail delivery had recently resumed in Afghanistan, but Parvana couldn't write to her friends who had fled the country.
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Parvana's father was a literate man who ran a letter-reading business in the marketplace.
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The marketplace was a bustling place where men shopped and peddlers hawked their goods and services.
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Parvana longed to attend school and learn history, which she found fascinating, and dreamed of running around in the marketplace.
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Afghanistan had a long history of being invaded by various conquerors, including the Persians, Greeks, Arabs, Turks, British, and Soviets.
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The Taliban took over the country and forbade girls from attending school, but Parvana was initially indifferent to this as she had trouble with her teacher at the time.
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Parvana's family had been displaced several times due to bombs and lived in a small room together.
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The war in Afghanistan had been ongoing for over twenty years.
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The Soviets bombed Afghanistan shortly after Parvana was born, and after they left, various factions continued to fight, resulting in more bombings and deaths.
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Parvana's life in Kabul has been marked by constant bombing and conflict.
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The Taliban, who mean "religious scholars," have taken control of much of the country.
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Parvana's father believes religion is about kindness, but he thinks the Taliban are not making Afghanistan a kinder place.
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Despite fewer bombs, there is still a war in the north and many destroyed buildings in Kabul.
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Parvana and her father sell their belongings to survive, including a false leg that was sold to a customer for a high price.
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Street conditions make it difficult for women in burqas to navigate, but Parvana's favorite mountain remains a source of comfort and nostalgia.
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Parvana and her father live in a damaged apartment building, with a long, damaged staircase and a water tank that often needs refilling.
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Parvana's mother and sister often ask her to fetch water, which is a heavy burden due to the stairs and the size of the family.
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The family's interactions are characterized by a sense of struggle and survival, with a strong sense of love and connection.
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The father's stories of old Kabul and the family's laughter serve as a reminder of happier times and a source of hope.
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Parvana, a young Afghan girl, wears her deceased brother Hossain's clothes to disguise herself as a boy and go to the market to buy groceries.
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She has two pockets in her shirt, one big enough for money and candies, the other on the front.
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Parvana's family notices that she looks better as a boy and encourages her to continue the disguise.
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Parvana experiences a moment of fear when she realizes no one will recognize her as a girl, but soon gains confidence and walks boldly through the market.
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She successfully purchases tea, rice, and onions without being discovered and returns home to be praised for her shopping skills.
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Parvana continues to wear Hossain's clothes and gets permission from her sister Nooria to do so permanently.
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The next day, Parvana goes to the market with her father's writing things and blanket, intending to earn money and possibly never have to do housework again.
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Parvana drifts off to sleep, hearing her mother and Nooria discussing plans to pass her off as a boy.
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They plan to have Parvana wear Hossain's clothes and cut her long hair.
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Parvana is shocked and confused, feeling like they're speaking in a foreign language.
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They explain that since she hasn't been seen since the schools closed, no one would ask about her.
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Parvana's mother suggests that since she's the one most likely to look like a boy, she should be the one to go outside and buy supplies.
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Parvana resists at first, but realizes she has no choice as her mother and Nooria have already decided.
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In the washroom, Parvana's mother cuts off her long hair and helps her put on Hossain's clothes.
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Parvana is surprised by how different she feels with her short hair and wearing her brother's clothes.
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Parvana smiles at her new appearance and puts on the clothes, knowing she will have to act like a boy from now on.
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Parvana drifts off to sleep, hearing her mother and Nooria discussing plans to pass her off as a boy.
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They plan to have Parvana wear Hossain's clothes and cut her long hair.
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Parvana is shocked and confused, feeling like they're speaking in a foreign language.
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They explain that since she hasn't been seen since the schools closed, no one would ask about her.
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Parvana's mother suggests that since she's the one most likely to look like a boy, she should be the one to go outside and buy supplies.
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Parvana resists at first, but realizes she has no choice as her mother and Nooria have already decided.
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In the washroom, Parvana's mother cuts off her long hair and helps her put on Hossain's clothes.
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Parvana is surprised by how different she feels with her short hair and wearing her brother's clothes.
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Parvana smiles at her new appearance and puts on the clothes, knowing she will have to act like a boy from now on.
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Parvana and Shauzia, old classmates, walk and reminisce about school days.
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Parvana invites Shauzia to meet her family.
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Shauzia shares her struggling home life, living with in-laws.
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Mrs. Weera, Parvana's mother, expresses concern for Shauzia's education.
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Mrs. Weera proposes starting a secret school for girls to learn.
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Parvana and Shauzia laugh at the idea of a secret field hockey school in their apartment.
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Mrs. Weera shares her plans to smuggle stories about girls out of the country for publication.
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Nooria, a friend, expresses interest in teaching at the secret school.
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Parvana and Shauzia discuss the possibility of starting a business.
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Parvana receives a handkerchief from the Window Woman, and Shauzia shares news of a way to make money through bone-digging.
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Parvana expresses concern about bone-digging but follows Shauzia to the site.
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Parvana regularly receives small gifts from a woman named Window Woman through her blanket at the market.
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One day, Parvana hears a disturbance coming from above her and is given a letter by a man.
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Parvana's sister Nooria is getting married and will be moving to Mazar-e-Sharif where girls can still go to school.
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Nooria's family is well-educated and will financially support her education and even send her to university.
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Parvana's family is leaving for Mazar-e-Sharif for the wedding, but they decide to leave Parvana behind.
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Parvana is unhappy about staying in Kabul and expresses her dissatisfaction to her friend Shauzia.
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Shauzia shares her own dissatisfaction with life and suggests that someone should drop a bomb on the country to start again.
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Parvana's family will be accompanied by a woman from their women's group and her husband as the official escort to Mazar-e-Sharif.
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Nooria packs her belongings for the move and assures Parvana that everything will be fine.
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