The Breadwinner Test /50: Name: - Date

Name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
The Breadwinner Test
/50
1. Why did Shauzia and Parvana go to the graveyard?

A. To dig up bones
B. To steal headstones
C. To research their ancestors
2. What were Mother and Nooria able to do during their days in the
apartment?
A. Look out the windows
B. Clean
C. Read books
3. What had Father encouraged Mother to go outside?
A. She could get a tan
B. She could be a good example for her daughters
C. She could see what was happening and write about it
4. Why did Shauzia decide to leave for Pakistan early?
A. Her grandfather wanted to sell her in marriage
B. Her family had been evicted from their apartment
C. Her family was arguing more severely
5. Why wasn't Shauzia able to sell items from a tray?
A. She was a girl
B. She didn't have the money to buy the tray and supplies
C. She couldn't physically carry the tray
6. Why didn't Parvana go to school?
A. The Taliban did not allow girls in school
B. She was too young for school
C. She was on summer vacation
7. What possession did Mrs. Weera appear to be the most proud of?
A. Her wagon
B. An athletic medal
C. Her blankets
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8. Why did Parvana run into Mrs. Weera in the marketplace?

A. Because she is clumsy and doesn't watch where she's going
B. Because she was looking for her mom
C. Because she was running away from a Taliban soldier
9. Why was Parvana surprised by the Taliban soldier who had her read a
letter for him?
A. She was surprised because he cried
B. She was surprised because Talibs don't usually hire Afghans
C. She was surprised because most Talibs can read
10.
What was Parvana supposed to tell those who asked questions
about who she was after she became Kaseem?
A. She was to say she was Father's nephew
B. She was to say she was Nooria's son
C. She was to say she was a friend of the family
11.
Why did Parvana want to turn on a light in their apartment after
her father was arrested?
A. She thought the Taliban would see it and release her father
B. She was afraid he would come home and not be able to find their
apartment in the dark
C. She was scared of the dark without him
12.
Women are not allowed to go outside unless they have a man
with them or a note saying yes they can go.
A. True
B. False
13.
Father didn't get released and is still in prison.
A. True
B. False
14.
Women have to wear a burqa when they go outside.
A. True
B. False
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Name: ________________________________
15.
Date: ________________________________
Where was Shauzia trying to escape to?
A. France
B. Mexico
C. England
16.
Where does Parvana live?
A. London
B. Kabul
C. Paris
17.
What was the name of Parvana's friend in the market?
A. Shauzia
B. Fatana
C. Ali
18.
What happened to Parvana's older brother Hossain?
A. He ran away from home

B. He accidently stepped on a landmine and died
C. The Taliban took him to prison
19.
Why did Mrs. Weera want to move in with Parvana and her
family?
A. She had been kicked out of her apartment
B. She missed having a family
C. She wanted to start up a magazine with Parvana's mother
20.
Where will Parvana and Shauzia meet in 20 years?
A. Pakistan
B. Heaven
C. Eiffel Tower
21.
Why does Parvana have to get water for the family?
A. No one else wants to

B. No one else is able to do it
C. Everyone else is lazy
22.
What was one of the first things the window woman left for
Parvana?
A. An embroidered cloth
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B. A beaded necklace
C. A shalwar kameez
23.
Approximately how many kilometers away is Afghanistan from
Vincent Massey School?
A. 9,598 km
B. 10,669 km
C. 11,559 km
24.
What is the definition of a toshak?
A. A large carpet used to sit around for meals

B. A head scarf used to cover the face of women
C. A narrow mattress used as a bed or couch
25.
Where were Parvana and Shauzia worried about encountering a
landmine?
A. On the way to the graveyard
B. In the building where they were going to use the bathroom
C. In the graveyard while up bones
26.
What news did Homa share with Parvana and Mrs. Weera?
A. Parvana's family has been captured by the Taliban

B. Parvana's father is on his way home
C. The Taliban is in Mazar
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Name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
Short Answer
27.
Explain in your own words some of the differences between
your life in Canada and Parvanas (and her families) life in Afghanistan.
3 marks.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
28.
Explain why Parvana needed to become Kaseem and how she
became Kaseem. 3 marks.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
29.Who am I? Briefly explain each character, their significance and how they
relate to Parvana.
1.5 marks each. (18 total)
Shafiq
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Nooria
______________________________________________________________
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Name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Homa
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Fatana
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Mrs. Weera
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Maryam
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Hossain
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Kaseem
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Ali
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Shauzia
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______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Father
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Window Woman
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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The Breadwinner Test

1. Why did Shauzia and Parvana go to the graveyard?

8. Why did Parvana run into Mrs. Weera in the marketplace?

Father didn't get released and is still in prison.

Women have to wear a burqa when they go outside.

Where was Shauzia trying to escape to?

Where does Parvana live?

What was the name of Parvana's friend in the market?

What happened to Parvana's older brother Hossain?

A. He ran away from home

Where will Parvana and Shauzia meet in 20 years?

Why does Parvana have to get water for the family?

A. No one else wants to

What is the definition of a toshak?

A. A large carpet used to sit around for meals

A. Parvana's family has been captured by the Taliban

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