Do You Know The Breadwinner Novel?

1.

Why was Pavana the one who went to fetch water?

A.

It was her duty in the family
B.

She was the only one capable of fetching water
C.

Her mom realized that it would prevent her from trouble
D.

Her sister had to look after the young ones

Correct Answer
B. She was the only one capable of fetching water

Explanation
Pavana was the only one capable of fetching water because she possessed the necessary skills or physical ability to do so. This suggests that the other family members either lacked the skills or were physically unable to perform this task.

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2.

What was the reason for the arrest of Pavana's father?

A.

He was found stealing
B.

He killed someone
C.

He had been educated in England
D.

His beard was not long enough

Correct Answer
C. He had been educated in England

Explanation
The reason for the arrest of Pavana's father was that he had been educated in England. This suggests that in the given context or situation, being educated in England was considered a crime or an offense that led to his arrest.

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3.

What happened to Pavana and her mother when they went to ask about her father in the prison?

A.

The guards released the father
B.

They were permitted to fill an application for his release
C.

They were allowed to see him before going
D.

They were flogged and spit on by the prison guards

Correct Answer
D. They were flogged and spit on by the prison guards

4.

Who took care of Pavana's family after the arrest of her father?

A.

Mrs Weera
B.

The Taliban
C.

Her uncle
D.

Her mother

Correct Answer
A. Mrs Weera

Explanation
Mrs Weera took care of Pavana's family after the arrest of her father. This implies that Pavana's father was arrested and as a result, someone had to step in to take care of the family. Out of the given options, Mrs Weera is the most likely candidate as she would be a close family friend or relative who was willing to support and look after Pavana's family during this difficult time. The Taliban is unlikely to take care of Pavana's family, and her mother or uncle may not have been able to provide the necessary support in such a situation.

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5.

How did Pavana support the family financially?

A.

Worked in a coffeehouse
B.

Assist a farmer with his livestock
C.

Writing and reading for people who couldn't
D.

Sweeping the floor of a store

Correct Answer
C. Writing and reading for people who couldn't

Explanation
Pavana supported the family financially by offering her services in writing and reading for people who couldn't do so themselves. This implies that she would assist individuals who were illiterate or had difficulty with reading and writing tasks. This would have been a valuable service in a time when literacy was not as widespread, and Pavana's skills would have allowed her to earn income by helping others in this way.

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6.

Who became Fantana’s and Nooria's escort for going outside?

A.

A neighbor boy
B.

Parvana
C.

Mrs. Weera
D.

Parvana's cousin

Correct Answer
B. Parvana

Explanation
Parvana became Fantana's and Nooria's escort for going outside.

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7.

Who was the person that fell on Parvana's blanket?

A.

Her cousin
B.

Shauzia, a girl from her class
C.

A boy in her neighborhood
D.

A boy from her school

Correct Answer
B. Shauzia, a girl from her class

Explanation
The person who fell on Parvana's blanket was Shauzia, a girl from her class.

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8.

What was the business idea of Shauzia?

A.

They collect human bones from the cemetery and sell to bone brokers
B.

They sell scrap metals
C.

Taking care of traveler's horses
D.

None of these

Correct Answer
A. They collect human bones from the cemetery and sell to bone brokers

Explanation
Shauzia's business idea involved collecting human bones from the cemetery and selling them to bone brokers. This suggests that Shauzia saw a market opportunity in the trade of human bones, possibly for medical or scientific purposes. This business idea is distinct from selling scrap metals or taking care of traveler's horses, making "None of these" an incorrect option.

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9.

What did Parvana and Shauzia see at the sports stadium?

A.

A big soccer game
B.

A funeral
C.

A big wedding
D.

Men whose hands were being cut off

Correct Answer
D. Men whose hands were being cut off

Explanation
Parvana and Shauzia saw men whose hands were being cut off at the sports stadium. This suggests that they witnessed a brutal and violent act, possibly as a punishment or form of control. The presence of such a gruesome scene highlights the oppressive and dangerous environment in which Parvana and Shauzia live, adding to the overall theme of the hardships faced by the characters in the story.

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10.

How did Parvana bid the window woman goodbye?

A.

She knocked on the window and yelled, "Goodbye"
B.

She placed all the little gifts by the window
C.

She planted wildflowers in the place where she had sat
D.

None of these

Correct Answer
C. She planted wildflowers in the place where she had sat

Explanation
Parvana bid the window woman goodbye by planting wildflowers in the place where she had sat. This action symbolizes her gratitude and farewell to the woman, as well as leaving a lasting memory of their interaction.

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