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from The Breadwinner
flashcards to study for test on the Breadwinner
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the best way to express the theme of the Breadwinner? | It can be difficult to have courage in the face of challenges. |
| What is Parvana's primary concern about assuming the role of a boy? | She is afraid that she will be recognized. |
| What word in the following sentence is a proper noun and should be capitalized? Her other and sister tell people she has gone to stay with an aunt in long branch. | Long Branch |
| If Parvana is included in the decision to cut her hair, she will | be more willing to say yes if it is her choice. |
| What is Words of the Wiser? | Pieces of advice or insights a wiser character who is usually older, offers about life to the main character. |
| What is an AHA moment? | Occurs when characters realize something that shifts the way they act or what they understand about themselves, others, or the world. |
| Why does mother most likely ask Parvana if she wants to watch while she cuts her hair? | To help Parvana accept the idea. |
| When mother is cutting Parvana's hair, the reader can tell that mother... | cares about how Parvana feels. |
| Why does mother say, "Go to sleep, my son"? | She is accepting Parvana's new role. |
| In the story, Parvana's haircut represents | new beginnings. |
| What is the definition of solution? | a way of handling a problem. |
| What is the definition of responsibility? | a duty, obligation, or burden |
| What is the definition of stammer? | to speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions. |
| What is the definition of fume? | to feel or show displeasure |
| A proper noun is always capitalized. True or false? | True |
| A common noun can sometimes be capitalized. True or false? | False |