The Breadwinner Novel! Ultimate Trivia Quiz

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    What city does Parvana live in?

    • London
    • Kabul
    • Paris
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Have you read The Breadwinner novel? It is a children's novel by Deborah Ellis. It was first published in 2000. The book's title refers to the protagonist's role, who is an 11-year-old Parvana girl who is forced by dire circumstances to become the breadwinner of her family during a war in Talibanura in Afghanistan. Read this book and answer these questions to demonstrate your knowledge of The Breadwinner.

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  • 2. 

    Women have to wear a Burqa when they go outside.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In some cultures or regions, women are required to wear a Burqa when they go outside. This garment covers the entire body, including the face, and is often worn as a symbol of modesty and religious or cultural beliefs. Therefore, the statement that women have to wear a Burqa when they go outside is true in certain contexts.

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  • 3. 

    Whats the name of Parvana's friend in the market?

    • Nooria

    • Shauzia

    • Ali

    Correct Answer
    A. Shauzia
    Explanation
    Parvana's friend in the market is named Shauzia.

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  • 4. 

    Parvana is a boy.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Parvana is a boy" is false because Parvana is actually a girl.

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  • 5. 

    What happened to Parvana's brother Hossain?

    • He ran away from home

    • He aciedently stepped on a land mine and got killed

    • The Taliban took him to prison

    Correct Answer
    A. He aciedently stepped on a land mine and got killed
    Explanation
    Parvana's brother Hossain accidentally stepped on a land mine and got killed.

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  • 6. 

    Women are not allowed to go outside unless they have a man with them or a note saying yes they can go.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that women are not allowed to go outside unless they are accompanied by a man or have a written permission. This implies a restriction on the freedom of women to move independently. Therefore, the correct answer is True, indicating that the statement is accurate.

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  • 7. 

    What was Parvana's secret job after working in the market?

    • She picked pockets

    • She went begging for money to people

    • She went bone digging for more money

    Correct Answer
    A. She went bone digging for more money
    Explanation
    Parvana's secret job after working in the market was going bone digging for more money. This means that she would search for bones in order to sell them and earn additional income. This job allowed her to make more money and support her family in a difficult situation.

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  • 8. 

    Father never got released and is still in the prison.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement states that the father is still in prison and has never been released. However, the correct answer is False, meaning that the statement is not true. Therefore, it can be inferred that the father has been released from prison at some point.

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  • 9. 

    Where was Shauzia trying to escape too?

    • France

    • Mexico

    • England

    Correct Answer
    A. France
    Explanation
    Shauzia was trying to escape to France.

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  • 10. 

    Parvana lives in Pakistan.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Parvana does not live in Pakistan.

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  • 11. 

    How did father lose his leg?

    • Teaching at a school

    • Walking in the street

    • Staying at home

    Correct Answer
    A. Teaching at a school
  • 12. 

    For Parvana to be able to look like a boy she had to dress as one and also ..................   .

    Correct Answer
    Cut her hair
    Make a deep voice
    Explanation
    Parvana had to cut her hair and make a deep voice in order to look like a boy. By cutting her hair, she could adopt a more masculine appearance, as traditionally boys tend to have shorter hair. Additionally, by making a deep voice, she could sound more like a boy, further enhancing her disguise. These actions were necessary for Parvana to successfully pass as a boy and navigate the challenges and dangers she faced in a society where girls were not allowed to do certain things.

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  • 13. 

    Father whats that mountain over there behind the building called.  Well that is my favourite mountain its called ....................  .

    Correct Answer
    Mount Parvana
    Mount Everest
    Mount Fugi
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Mount Parvana.

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  • 14. 

    Nooria was going to get married with a man she did know.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that Nooria was going to marry a man whom she did know. This implies that Nooria had knowledge about the man she was going to marry, indicating that the statement is true.

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