The Breadwinner Novel! Ultimate Trivia Quiz

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1. What city does Parvana live in?

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Parvana is a character from the novel "The Breadwinner" by Deborah Ellis. The story is set in Afghanistan, specifically in Kabul, which is the capital city. Therefore, it can be inferred that Parvana lives in Kabul.

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The Breadwinner Novel! Ultimate Trivia Quiz - Quiz

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 wa... see morein Talibanura in Afghanistan. Read this book and answer these questions to demonstrate your knowledge of The Breadwinner. see less

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2. Women have to wear a Burqa when they go outside.

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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?

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Parvana's friend in the market is named Shauzia.

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4. Parvana is a boy.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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Shauzia was trying to escape to France.

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10. Parvana lives in Pakistan.

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Parvana does not live in Pakistan.

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11. How did father lose his leg?

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

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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 ....................  .

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The correct answer is Mount Parvana.

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

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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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What city does Parvana live in?
Women have to wear a Burqa when they go outside.
Whats the name of Parvana's friend in the market?
Parvana is a boy.
What happened to Parvana's brother Hossain?
Women are not allowed to go outside unless they have a man with...
What was Parvana's secret job after working in the market?
Father never got released and is still in the prison.
Where was Shauzia trying to escape too?
Parvana lives in Pakistan.
How did father lose his leg?
For Parvana to be able to look like a boy she had to dress as one and...
Father whats that mountain over there behind the building...
Nooria was going to get married with a man she did know.
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