The Breadwinner By Deborah Ellis Comprehension Questions
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What happened to the man at the high school?

He lost part of his leg and was injured in a bombing.

Where was Parvana sitting with her father?

In a marketplace.

What was Parvana doing for her father in the marketplace?

Helping him read letters for customers.

What had recently resumed in Afghanistan after years of disruption?

<p>Mail delivery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Parvana wish she could attend school?

<p>She was one of the few literate people in her community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of place was the marketplace?

<p>A busy place where men shopped and various goods and services were sold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana help her father do for a customer in the marketplace?

<p>Read a letter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What had the Taliban forbidden girls from doing?

<p>Attending school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times had Parvana's family been displaced due to bombings?

<p>Several times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the living situation of Parvana's family at some point?

<p>They lived in a small room in a single residence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long had the war been going on in Afghanistan?

<p>Long-lasting, starting before Parvana was born.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What had been the result of the war on Parvana's family?

<p>Loss of their family's possessions and larger living quarters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who lived in a small room with their mother and sister Maryam?

<p>Nooria and Parvana</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Parvana responsible for despite her resentment?

<p>Fetching water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the family's previous houses and possessions?

<p>Destruction and looting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Taliban encourage neighbors to do?

<p>Spy on each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Parvana's mother and sister have few activities?

<p>Women were not allowed to work or go to school</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana's mother sell for cash, despite Parvana's objections?

<p>Some of their belongings, including a valuable shalwar kameez</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Parvana's brother Hossain?

<p>He was lost in a land mine explosion when he was 14</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the source of sadness for the family?

<p>Hossain's death</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who had a superior attitude despite being younger?

<p>Nooria</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Parvana often feel lonely?

<p>Due to their isolated lifestyle and lack of social interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Parvana whisper into the folds of her chador?

<p>Parvana whispered into the folds of her chador because she didn't want to be heard by the man sitting beside her father as he would not want to hear her voice and neither would anyone else in the Kabul market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What restrictions were placed on girls and women in Afghanistan by the Taliban?

<p>The Taliban ordered all the girls and women in Afghanistan to stay inside their homes and also forbade girls to go to school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Parvana allowed to be outside despite the Taliban's restrictions?

<p>Parvana was allowed to be outside to help her father walk to the market and back home after work. She would sit well back on the blanket with her head and most of her face covered by her chador.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Taliban's restrictions impact Parvana and her family?

<p>The Taliban's restrictions forced Parvana and her family to stay inside one room for more than a year. Parvana had to leave her sixth grade class, her sister Nooria was not allowed to go to her high school, and their mother lost her job as a writer for a Kabul radio station.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has marked Parvana's life in Kabul?

<p>constant bombing and conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has taken control of much of the country?

<p>The Taliban</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Parvana's father believe religion is about?

<p>kindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Parvana's father think the Taliban are not making Afghanistan a kinder place?

<p>Despite fewer bombs, there is still a war in the north and many destroyed buildings in Kabul</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and her father sell to survive?

<p>their belongings, including a false leg that was sold to a customer for a high price</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes it difficult for women in burqas to navigate on the streets?

<p>street conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Parvana find comfort and nostalgia?

<p>her favorite mountain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do Parvana and her father live?

<p>in a damaged apartment building with a long, damaged staircase and a water tank that often needs refilling</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a heavy burden for Parvana due to the stairs and the size of the family?

<p>fetching water for her mother and sister</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the family's interactions characterized?

<p>by a sense of struggle and survival, with a strong sense of love and connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the father's stories of old Kabul and the family's laughter serve as?

<p>a reminder of happier times and a source of hope</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Nooria share stories about, and how was he described?

<p>Nooria shared stories about Hossain, who was amicable and enjoyed playing games with her, despite her gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Parvana, her mother, and younger siblings have their meal, and on what did they eat?

<p>Parvana, her mother, and younger siblings had a traditional Afghan meal, eating on a plastic cloth spread out on the floor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Father's profession before his school was bombed, and what story did he share?

<p>Father, a history teacher before his school was bombed, shared a story about the bravery of Afghan women from the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Afghan troops to victory in a historical battle, and what did it demonstrate?

<p>A tiny girl in a historical battle led the Afghan troops to victory, demonstrating the courage of Afghan women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened when the Taliban unexpectedly entered the family home?

<p>The Taliban unexpectedly entered the family home, causing fear and panic among the family members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What accusation did the soldiers make against Father, and where did they claim he got these ideas from?

<p>The soldiers accused Father of having 'foreign ideas' from his education in England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the family react when the Taliban took Father away?

<p>The family huddled together in fear as the Taliban took Father away, with Mother shielding her children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Hossain enjoy doing with Nooria, despite her gender?

<p>Hossain enjoyed playing games with Nooria, despite her gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of meal did Parvana, her mother, and younger siblings have?

<p>They had a traditional Afghan meal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Father share a story about?

<p>Father shared a story about the bravery of Afghan women from the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the tiny girl's leadership demonstrate in the historical battle?

<p>The tiny girl's leadership demonstrated the courage of Afghan women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the soldiers accuse Father of having, and where did they claim he got these ideas from?

<p>The soldiers accused Father of having 'foreign ideas' from his education in England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What plans do Parvana's mother and Nooria discuss for Parvana's disguise?

<p>They plan to have Parvana wear Hossain's clothes and cut her long hair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Parvana feel like her mother and Nooria are speaking in a foreign language?

<p>Parvana is shocked and confused by their discussion of passing her off as a boy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reason do Parvana's mother and Nooria give for why no one would ask about Parvana's absence?

<p>They explain that since she hasn't been seen since the schools closed, no one would ask about her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Parvana's mother suggest that she should be the one to go outside and buy supplies?

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Parvana do after initially resisting her mother and Nooria's plan?

<p>Parvana realizes she has no choice and agrees to go along with her mother and Nooria's plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Parvana do after her mother cuts off her long hair and helps her put on Hossain's clothes?

<p>Parvana is surprised by how different she feels with her short hair and wearing her brother's clothes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Parvana feel about her new appearance after putting on the clothes and cutting her hair?

<p>Parvana smiles at her new appearance and knows she will have to act like a boy from now on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Parvana react when the Talib soldier confronted her on the street?

<p>Parvana yelled at the soldier and then started to run, knocking over a pile of turnips at the vegetable stand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Parvana's initial impression of the warm nan bread she bought?

<p>The bread was still warm and smelled so good that it reminded Parvana of how hungry she was.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana do to protect herself when the soldier tried to hit her with a stick?

<p>Parvana yelled at the soldier to stop hitting her and then started to run away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Parvana feel about the people staring at her as she ran away from the soldier?

<p>Parvana didn't care if people were staring at her as she ran away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana find in the pocket of her new clothes?

<p>A pocket sewn into the left side of the shirt, near the chest, big enough to hold money and maybe a few candies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mother hand to Parvana before she went out?

<p>A cap with beautiful embroidery and some money to buy what she was not able to buy yesterday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana buy at the shop?

<p>Tea and five pounds of rice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana buy at the vegetable stand?

<p>Onions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mother ask Parvana to go and get water?

<p>She had a lot of cleaning to do and Ali was almost out of diapers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Nooria ask Parvana to take with her to the market the next morning?

<p>Father’s writing things and his blanket.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was slung across Parvana's chest as she walked to the marketplace?

<p>Her father’s shoulder bag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mother hope Parvana could do at the market?

<p>Earn some money by doing what her father did.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Parvana feel light as she walked to the marketplace?

<p>The absence of the weight of her hair and chador.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana feel as she walked to the marketplace?

<p>The sun on her face and a light breeze floating down from the mountain made the air fresh and fine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana hope she might never have to do again if she could earn money at the market?

<p>Housework.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana have slung across her chest as she walked to the marketplace?

<p>Her father’s shoulder bag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Parvana bump into while running away from a Taliban soldier, and why was the woman surprised to see her?

<p>Parvana bumped into Mrs. Weera, a friend of her mother, and Mrs. Weera was surprised to see her and asked why she was running and why she was crushing her bread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Weera do when she found Parvana at her apartment, and how did Parvana's sister Nooria react?

<p>Mrs. Weera immediately took charge, searching for the source of a foul smell in the apartment, making Parvana fetch water, and washing Mother. Nooria was relieved to see Mrs. Weera and asked her to take charge, as she had been worried about managing on her own.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mrs. Weera's profession before the Taliban took over, and how did she react to the situation at Parvana's apartment?

<p>Mrs. Weera was a physical education teacher before the Taliban took over. She was confident and took charge of the situation, providing relief for Parvana and her family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Weera do the next day at Parvana's apartment, and how did she encourage Parvana?

<p>Mrs. Weera and her granddaughter stayed the night at Parvana's apartment, and the next day, they all sat down to eat. Parvana was given a cup of boiled water to drink, and Mrs. Weera encouraged teamwork and praised Parvana for her efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana tell Mrs. Weera when she bumped into her, and how did Mrs. Weera react?

<p>Parvana explained that she was being chased by a Taliban soldier, and Mrs. Weera told her to dry her tears, praising her for having outrun the Taliban.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Mrs. Weera assist Parvana's family at the apartment, and what did she notice immediately upon arrival?

<p>Mrs. Weera immediately took action, searching for the source of a foul smell in the apartment, making Parvana fetch water, and washing Mother. She also noticed the foul smell in the apartment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the items Parvana carried with her to the marketplace and the purpose of choosing the same spot as her father.

<p>Parvana carried Father's pens, writing paper, items for sale, and a blanket to the marketplace. She chose the same spot as her father to be recognized by potential customers and to be close to home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the strategy Parvana's mother advised her to use to avoid drawing attention while at the marketplace.

<p>Parvana's mother advised her to say that she was Father's nephew Kaseem, that Father was ill, and she had come to stay with the family until he recovered, to avoid drawing attention while at the marketplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Talib's request for Parvana to read a letter and his emotional response?

<p>The Talib requested Parvana to read a letter addressed to his late wife. He became emotional upon hearing the contents of the letter, revealing his grief and longing for his deceased wife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Parvana react to the Talib's emotional response, and what did this experience lead her to contemplate?

<p>Parvana was surprised by the Talib's emotional response and contemplated the conflicting nature of the Talibs, as she had previously only seen them as oppressors. She began to question whether they too could experience sorrow and compassion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the interaction between Parvana and the man who stopped at her blanket, and what it revealed about her experiences at the marketplace.

<p>The man who stopped at Parvana's blanket engaged in a transaction rather than requesting a reading, revealing her diverse experiences at the marketplace, where she encountered individuals seeking to purchase goods as well as those in need of her reading services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Talib's reaction to the letter being read and the significance of the encounter for Parvana.

<p>The Talib became emotional upon hearing the letter and revealed his grief over his late wife. This encounter led Parvana to question her perception of the Talibs and consider the complexities of their emotions and experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the interaction between Parvana and the Talib reveal about the diversity of individuals she encountered at the marketplace?

<p>The interaction revealed the diversity of individuals Parvana encountered, from those seeking reading services to those dealing with personal grief, highlighting the complexity of human experiences within the marketplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Parvana demonstrate resilience and adaptability during her time at the marketplace?

<p>Parvana demonstrated resilience by persisting in her efforts to attract customers, adapting to diverse customer needs, and navigating unexpected interactions, such as the emotional encounter with the Talib.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the items Parvana arranged on her blanket, and what did this reveal about her responsibilities at the marketplace?

<p>Parvana arranged Father's pens, writing paper, and items for sale on her blanket, reflecting her multifaceted responsibilities at the marketplace, including selling goods and offering reading and writing services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the emotional impact of the Talib's request for Parvana to read the letter and his subsequent revelation on her understanding of the individuals she encountered.

<p>The Talib's request and emotional response impacted Parvana's understanding of individuals at the marketplace, prompting her to reconsider her perceptions and recognize the multifaceted emotions and experiences of those she encountered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Parvana's encounter with the Talib challenge her preconceptions of the individuals she encountered at the marketplace?

<p>Parvana's encounter with the Talib challenged her preconceptions by revealing the complex emotions and experiences of individuals at the marketplace, prompting her to reconsider her initial perceptions and acknowledge the diversity of human experiences within the marketplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What insights did Parvana gain from her interaction with the Talib, and how did it shape her perspective on the individuals she encountered at the marketplace?

<p>Parvana gained insights into the emotional depth and complexity of the individuals she encountered at the marketplace through her interaction with the Talib, shaping her perspective to acknowledge the multifaceted experiences and emotions of those she engaged with.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Shauzia suggest as a potential business opportunity for her and Parvana?

<p>Selling things off a tray at the marketplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana hope she could continue doing for part of the day, despite wanting to explore other business opportunities?

<p>Reading letters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the lack of money for kerosene affect Parvana and her family?

<p>They cannot light the lamps at night, making the nights very long.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Parvana find it easier to talk about business than her father?

<p>Talking about business is easier for Parvana because it distracts her from the worry and uncertainty surrounding her father's arrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the setting where Parvana and Shauzia were working and what they were doing there.

<p>Parvana and Shauzia were working in a destroyed part of Kabul, where buildings were reduced to piles of bricks, dust, and rubble. They were in a cemetery, digging up bones to sell to a bone broker for money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and Shauzia discover and how did they use it?

<p>Parvana and Shauzia discovered a skull, which they used as their mascot and placed on a gravestone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Parvana worried about when she had to go to the bathroom, and how did she address this concern?

<p>Parvana was worried about landmines. She decided to step inside a nearby ruined building to go to the bathroom and successfully avoided any danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Shauzia joke about, and how did it affect Parvana?

<p>Shauzia joked about landmines and the dangers they faced, reminding Parvana of her brother who had been killed by a landmine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the UN talk about regarding landmines, and how did it impact Parvana?

<p>Parvana remembered the UN talk about different types of landmines, some disguised as toys to harm children, highlighting the danger and impact of landmines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Parvana and Shauzia focused on while working in the cemetery?

<p>Parvana and Shauzia were focused on making money and ensuring they were not disturbed while digging up bones and making bundles to sell to the bone broker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the bone broker do with the bones he bought from Parvana and Shauzia?

<p>The bone broker bought bones from them for resale, indicating that there was a market for such items despite the morbid nature of the work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the state of the destroyed buildings impact Parvana and Shauzia's work?

<p>The destroyed buildings made many bones easily accessible due to the bombings, allowing Parvana and Shauzia to work quickly and unearth many bones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the condition of the nearby cemetery reveal about the impact of the conflict?

<p>The condition of the nearby cemetery, with bones of the dead sticking out of the ground, revealed the devastating impact of the conflict on the area and its inhabitants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Parvana demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the given situation?

<p>Parvana demonstrated resilience and adaptability by working in the difficult and dangerous environment of the destroyed part of Kabul, focusing on making money despite the challenging circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the work in the cemetery reflect about the girls' determination and priorities?

<p>The work in the cemetery reflected the girls' determination to make money and prioritize their survival in the harsh post-conflict environment, showing their resilience and resourcefulness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the interaction between Parvana and Shauzia while working in the cemetery reflect their shared experiences and challenges?

<p>The interaction between Parvana and Shauzia while working in the cemetery reflected their shared experiences and challenges as they navigated the dangerous and bleak landscape to make a living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Parvana hide the money she kept for herself from, and where did she hide it?

<p>She hid the money from her family, and she kept it in the bottom of her shoulder bag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana tell her family when she returned home, and how did her mother react?

<p>Parvana told her family about digging up graves and earning money from it. Her mother was shocked and planned to stop Parvana from doing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the reasons given by Nooria for supporting Parvana's decision to continue digging up graves for money?

<p>Nooria supported Parvana and argued for her to continue, as the family was in need of money for rent, propane, and fuel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition did Parvana's mother agree to let her continue digging up graves for money?

<p>Mother eventually agreed to let Parvana continue, under the condition she would share the details with the community through the magazine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and Shauzia plan to do early the next morning, and where did Parvana hide the money she kept for herself?

<p>Parvana and Shauzia planned to meet early the next morning for another day of bone digging. Parvana hid the money she kept for herself in the bottom of her shoulder bag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the family's reaction when Parvana returned home, and what did Parvana tell her family about?

<p>When Parvana returned home, she was met with worry from her family who thought she had been arrested. Parvana told her family about digging up graves and earning money from it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Parvana and Shauzia decide to keep some money for themselves instead of giving it all to their families?

<p>They decided to keep some money for themselves instead of giving it all to their families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and Shauzia fear the bone broker might have done, and why were they afraid of it?

<p>They were afraid the bone broker might have made a mistake and given them too much money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the money earned from selling bones compare to Parvana's previous weekly earnings, and what did she plan to do with some of the money?

<p>The money earned was more than what Parvana made in three days last week. Parvana and Shauzia decided to keep some money for themselves instead of giving it all to their families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana do with the money she kept for herself, and why did she do it?

<p>Parvana hid the money she kept for herself in the bottom of her shoulder bag. She did it to keep it safe from her family and others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mother plan to do when she learned about Parvana's activities, and why did she plan to do it?

<p>Her mother was shocked and planned to stop Parvana from doing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and Shauzia plan to do early the next morning, and what did Parvana do with the money she kept for herself?

<p>Parvana and Shauzia planned to meet early the next morning for another day of bone digging. Parvana hid the money she kept for herself in the bottom of her shoulder bag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the activities Parvana and Shauzia engaged in after leaving their letter-reading post in the graveyard in Kabul.

<p>Parvana and Shauzia started selling cigarettes, chewing gum, and matches in the markets of Kabul.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Parvana and Shauzia manage to make a living after leaving their letter-reading post in the graveyard?

<p>They no longer earned as much as they did in the graveyard but managed to make a living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and Shauzia witness at the soccer game in the stadium?

<p>They found the stadium filled with Taliban soldiers who were executing prisoners by amputating their hands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Parvana and Shauzia react to witnessing the gruesome sight at the soccer game in the stadium?

<p>They hid among the crowd and witnessed the gruesome sight, then were escorted out of the stadium by a kind man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the text depict Parvana's adaptation to the harsh realities of life in Kabul?

<p>The text depicted that Parvana has become more independent and determined, adapting to the harsh realities of life in Kabul.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the text provide a vivid depiction of?

<p>The text provided a vivid depiction of the harsh conditions and the brutality of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and Shauzia decide to do one day at the soccer game in the stadium?

<p>They decided to sell their goods at the soccer game in the stadium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana do after witnessing the gruesome sight at the soccer game in the stadium?

<p>Parvana took a few days off to be with her family and recover from the traumatic experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and Shauzia hide among at the soccer game in the stadium?

<p>They hid among the crowd at the soccer game.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Parvana and Shauzia learn to navigate Kabul and its people during their time selling goods in the markets?

<p>They learned to navigate Kabul and its people during their time selling goods in the markets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did their time selling goods in the markets have on Parvana?

<p>Their time selling goods in the markets made Parvana become more independent and determined, adapting to the harsh realities of life in Kabul.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who escorted Parvana and Shauzia out of the stadium after witnessing the gruesome sight?

<p>They were escorted out of the stadium by a kind man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What idea does Mrs. Weera propose to help girls continue their education, and how do Parvana and Shauzia initially react to it?

<p>Mrs. Weera proposes starting a secret school for girls to learn, and Parvana and Shauzia laugh at the idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What plans does Mrs. Weera share with the girls regarding stories about girls, and how does Nooria express interest in this plan?

<p>Mrs. Weera shares her plans to smuggle stories about girls out of the country for publication, and Nooria expresses interest in teaching at the secret school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What news does Shauzia share with Parvana about a way to make money, and how does Parvana react to it?

<p>Shauzia shares news of a way to make money through bone-digging, and Parvana expresses concern but follows Shauzia to the site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Parvana receive from the Window Woman, and what does Shauzia discuss with Parvana regarding a potential business?

<p>Parvana receives a handkerchief from the Window Woman, and Shauzia shares news of a way to make money through bone-digging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Weera propose to start for girls, and who expresses interest in teaching at this establishment?

<p>Mrs. Weera proposes starting a secret school for girls to learn, and Nooria expresses interest in teaching at the secret school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mrs. Weera share her plans to smuggle out of the country for publication, and how do Parvana and Shauzia react to this?

<p>Mrs. Weera shares her plans to smuggle stories about girls out of the country for publication, and Parvana and Shauzia laugh at the idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Parvana invite Shauzia to do, and what does Shauzia share about her struggling home life?

<p>Parvana invites Shauzia to meet her family, and Shauzia shares her struggling home life, living with in-laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who expresses concern for Shauzia's education, and what does she propose to help the girls continue their education?

<p>Mrs. Weera expresses concern for Shauzia's education, and she proposes starting a secret school for girls to learn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Parvana and Shauzia discuss the possibility of starting, and what news does Shauzia share with Parvana about a way to make money?

<p>Parvana and Shauzia discuss the possibility of starting a business, and Shauzia shares news of a way to make money through bone-digging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Parvana and Shauzia reminisce about, and what do they laugh at the idea of having in their apartment?

<p>Parvana and Shauzia, old classmates, walk and reminisce about school days, and they laugh at the idea of a secret field hockey school in their apartment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who shares her struggling home life, and who expresses concern for her education?

<p>Shauzia shares her struggling home life, living with in-laws, and Mrs. Weera expresses concern for Shauzia's education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What news does Shauzia share with Parvana about a way to make money, and how does Parvana react to it?

<p>Shauzia shares news of a way to make money through bone-digging, and Parvana expresses concern but follows Shauzia to the site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana spend her days doing at home, and how did Mrs. Weera's stories impact her?

<p>Parvana spent her days coaching Maryam on her counting, trying to learn mending from Nooria, and listening to Mrs. Weera's stories. Mrs. Weera's enthusiastic storytelling made other people, including Parvana, enthusiastic about them as well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Parvana demonstrate resilience and determination in the face of hardship?

<p>When the bread ran out, no one said anything to Parvana, but she got up and went to work that day anyway, showing her resilience and determination to contribute despite the difficult circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What internal conflict did Parvana experience when she wanted to ask about her father being taken to the stadium, and how did she handle it?

<p>Parvana wanted to ask her mother if her father would be taken to the stadium, but she didn't because she knew her mother wouldn't know. This internal conflict reflects the uncertainty and fear surrounding her father's safety, and Parvana chose to handle it by not asking the question.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana spend her days doing at home, and how did she feel about Mrs. Weera's stories?

<p>Parvana spent her days at home coaching Maryam on her counting, trying to learn mending from Nooria, and listening to Mrs. Weera's stories. Although the stories weren't as good as her father's, they were entertaining, and Mrs. Weera's enthusiasm made other people enthusiastic too.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana do when the bread ran out, and how did others react?

<p>When the bread ran out, no one said anything to Parvana, but she got up and went to work that day anyway. This shows her sense of responsibility and determination despite the difficult circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mother say about the events at the stadium, and what did Parvana hesitate to ask?

<p>Mother mentioned that the events at the stadium go on every Friday, expressing her frustration by asking 'What century are we living in?' Parvana wanted to ask if Father would be taken there, but she hesitated, knowing that her mother wouldn't know the answer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is getting married and moving to Mazar-e-Sharif where girls can still go to school?

<p>Nooria</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Nooria's family leaving for, and why do they decide to leave Parvana behind?

<p>Mazar-e-Sharif for the wedding, and they decide to leave Parvana behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who suggests that someone should drop a bomb on the country to start again?

<p>Shauzia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will be the official escort to Mazar-e-Sharif for Nooria's family?

<p>A woman from their women's group and her husband</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Nooria assure Parvana about?

<p>That everything will be fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the woman who regularly gives small gifts to Parvana at the market?

<p>Window Woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Parvana receive from a man who causes a disturbance above her?

<p>A letter</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Nooria pack her belongings for the move?

<p>Mazar-e-Sharif</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Parvana's friend that she expresses her dissatisfaction to about staying in Kabul?

<p>Shauzia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is unhappy about staying in Kabul and expresses their dissatisfaction to Shauzia?

<p>Parvana</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Shauzia share with Parvana about her own dissatisfaction with life?

<p>Suggests that someone should drop a bomb on the country to start again</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where will Nooria be moving to, and what does she assure Parvana about?

<p>Mazar-e-Sharif where girls can still go to school, and assures Parvana that everything will be fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What secret activity was started through Mother’s and Mrs. Weera’s women’s group, and who was the teacher?

<p>A secret little school was started, and Nooria was the teacher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the school held only five girls, including Maryam, focus on and why was it conducted in a secretive manner?

<p>The school focused on teaching the girls, and it was conducted in a secretive manner because the Taliban would close down any school they discovered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Nooria and Mrs. Weera ensure the safety of the secret school, and what challenges did they face?

<p>Nooria and Mrs. Weera were very careful in conducting the school, teaching in two different groups and never at the same time two days running. The challenges they faced included the risk of the Taliban discovering the school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Nooria's assessment of the students' progress, and what limitation did she express about their learning?

<p>Nooria mentioned that the students couldn't learn much in a few hours a week, indicating the limitation in their learning due to the restricted time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the frightened woman waiting with Parvana in the building?

<p>Homa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana share with the frightened woman to help them think?

<p>dried fruit and nuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana remember Kabul as before curfews and conflict?

<p>a city of lights, progress, and excitement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Weera provide to Homa and the frightened woman when they reached Parvana's home?

<p>warm water, clean clothes, and food</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Homa reveal she had escaped from, causing concern for Parvana?

<p>Mazar-e-Sharif after the Taliban captured the city</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and the frightened woman decide to wait for before leaving to head back to Parvana's place?

<p>until it was very dark</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the woman not have, and what did Parvana not have as it was summer?

<p>the woman did not have a chador, and Parvana did not have her pattu</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and the frightened woman try to avoid while making their way through the dark streets?

<p>drawing attention to themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana feel for her family in Mazar-e-Sharif after learning about Homa's escape from the city?

<p>concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and the frightened woman almost encounter while making their way through the dark streets?

<p>Taliban soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana and the frightened woman do when they reached Parvana's street?

<p>ran to her home</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Homa reveal about herself when they reached Parvana's home?

<p>her name and her escape from Mazar-e-Sharif after the Taliban captured the city</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the gift Parvana bought for Nooria before leaving Taliban territory, and where did she buy it?

<p>Parvana bought a pen for Nooria at the market before their departure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Parvana meet while waiting in a bombed-out building during a rainstorm, and what was Kaseem pretending to be?

<p>Parvana met a woman named Kaseem who was pretending to be a boy to earn money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana offer to do for Kaseem after learning her secret, and who did she introduce Kaseem to?

<p>Parvana offered to help Kaseem and introduced her to Mrs. Weera.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana discover upon returning home after meeting Kaseem, and how did she help her hide from potential trouble?

<p>Parvana discovered that Kaseem was a girl without a burqa, and she helped her hide from potential trouble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activities did Parvana engage in after leaving Taliban territory, and who did she spend more time with?

<p>Parvana began to read her father's books and spent more time with Shauzia during her free time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana miss once she left their apartment, and how did she feel about it?

<p>Parvana missed her family and the chaos of their apartment once they left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Parvana and her family leave with, and who was among the few people in the truck with them?

<p>They left with Mrs. Weera and a women's group member, among a few people in the truck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Parvana and her family go after leaving Taliban territory, and how did they travel?

<p>They left very early the next day and traveled with only a few people in the truck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana do when she got caught in a rainstorm, and where did she wait until it passed?

<p>Parvana waited in a bombed-out building until the rainstorm passed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana do for Kaseem after learning her secret, and who did she introduce her to for assistance?

<p>Parvana offered to help Kaseem and introduced her to Mrs. Weera for assistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Parvana meet while waiting in a bombed-out building during a rainstorm, and what was Kaseem pretending to be?

<p>Parvana met a woman named Kaseem who was pretending to be a boy to earn money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Parvana offer to do for Kaseem after learning her secret, and who did she introduce Kaseem to?

<p>Parvana offered to help Kaseem and introduced her to Mrs. Weera.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What traumatic experience did Homa recount in the text?

<p>Soldiers coming to her house, taking her family outside, and shooting them in the street</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Homa hide after the traumatic event?

<p>In a closet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Homa find when she left the closet?

<p>Bodies of her family and others on the street</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Homa avoid soldiers and wild dogs after leaving the closet?

<p>By running from building to building</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Homa eventually arrive after traveling in a truck?

<p>Kabul</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who tries to comfort Homa after finding her in a building?

<p>Parvana</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who encourages Parvana not to give up hope about her family?

<p>Mrs. Weera</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who convinces Parvana to come back to work in the market?

<p>Shauzia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Parvana's father after being released from prison?

<p>He is reunited with the family and requires extensive care from Mrs. Weera</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • Nooria shared stories about Hossain, who was amicable and enjoyed playing games with her, despite her gender.

  • Parvana, her mother, and younger siblings had a traditional Afghan meal, eating on a plastic cloth spread out on the floor.

  • Father, a history teacher before his school was bombed, shared a story about the bravery of Afghan women from the past.

  • A tiny girl in a historical battle led the Afghan troops to victory, demonstrating the courage of Afghan women.

  • The Taliban unexpectedly entered the family home, causing fear and panic among the family members.

  • The soldiers accused Father of having "foreign ideas" from his education in England.

  • The family huddled together in fear as the Taliban took Father away, with Mother shielding her children.

  • Parvana, a young Afghan girl, was running away from a Taliban soldier when she accidentally bumped into a woman carrying a child.

  • The woman was Mrs. Weera, a friend of Parvana's mother. She was surprised to see Parvana and asked her why she was running and why she was crushing her bread.

  • Parvana explained that she was being chased by a Taliban soldier, and Mrs. Weera told her to dry her tears, praising her for having outrun the Taliban.

  • Mrs. Weera mentioned that she had been meaning to visit Parvana's mother and asked if they could go together. Parvana agreed.

  • When they arrived at Parvana's apartment, they found her sister Nooria taking care of the children and their sick mother.

  • Nooria was relieved to see Mrs. Weera and asked her to take charge, as she had been worried about managing on her own.

  • Mrs. Weera immediately took action, searching for the source of a foul smell in the apartment and making Parvana fetch water. She also washed Mother and got her up.

  • Mrs. Weera and her granddaughter stayed the night at Parvana's apartment, and the next day, they all sat down to eat.

  • Parvana was given a cup of boiled water to drink, and Mrs. Weera encouraged teamwork and praised Parvana for her efforts.

  • Mrs. Weera was a tall, strong woman who had been a physical education teacher before the Taliban took over. She was confident and took charge of the situation, providing relief for Parvana and her family.

  • Parvana and Shauzia, old classmates, walk and reminisce about school days.

  • Parvana invites Shauzia to meet her family.

  • Shauzia shares her struggling home life, living with in-laws.

  • Mrs. Weera, Parvana's mother, expresses concern for Shauzia's education.

  • Mrs. Weera proposes starting a secret school for girls to learn.

  • Parvana and Shauzia laugh at the idea of a secret field hockey school in their apartment.

  • Mrs. Weera shares her plans to smuggle stories about girls out of the country for publication.

  • Nooria, a friend, expresses interest in teaching at the secret school.

  • Parvana and Shauzia discuss the possibility of starting a business.

  • Parvana receives a handkerchief from the Window Woman, and Shauzia shares news of a way to make money through bone-digging.

  • Parvana expresses concern about bone-digging but follows Shauzia to the site.

  • Homa recounts her experience of soldiers coming to her house, taking her father, brother, and mother outside, and shooting them in the street

  • Homa hides in a closet and stays there for a long time, believing they will come back for her

  • When she leaves the closet, she finds bodies of her family and others on the street, and is forbidden to move or cover them

  • Homa runs from building to building, avoiding soldiers and wild dogs, and eventually finds a truck to hide in

  • She travels for a long time in the truck and eventually arrives in Kabul

  • Parvana finds Homa in a building and tries to comfort her, but Homa is inconsolable

  • Mrs. Weera encourages Parvana not to give up hope that her family is alive

  • Two days later, Shauzia convinces Parvana to come back to work in the market

  • Parvana's father is released from prison, reunited with the family, and requires extensive care from Mrs. Weera and Parvana.

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