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The Breadwinner Study
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The Breadwinner Study
📚 Part 1: Character and Setting
1. Who is the main character in The Breadwinner?
Fatana
Parvana
Nooria
Maryam
2. Where does the story take place?
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Iran
India
3. What happens to Parvana's father at the beginning of the story?
He goes to work
He is taken away by the Taliban
He becomes ill
He travels to another city
4. Which of these describe Parvana's family situation? (Tick all that apply)
They live in poverty
They are wealthy
The father is educated
They have many servants
✏️ Part 2: Understanding the Story
5. Why does Parvana have to disguise herself as a boy?
6. Complete this sentence: Under Taliban rule, girls and women were not allowed to _____________ or _____________.
Under Taliban rule, girls and women were not allowed to _____________ or _____________.
7. Describe how Parvana feels when her father is taken away. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
8. What does the title "The Breadwinner" mean? Why is this a good title for the story?
🎭 Part 3: Themes and Personal Response
9. What theme is most important in The Breadwinner?
Friendship
Courage and survival
School life
Sports and competition
10. If you were Parvana's friend, what advice would you give her? Explain your reasoning.
11. What is the most important lesson you have learnt from reading The Breadwinner?
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