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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how long does Parvana say that a war has been going on in Afghanistan?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 25 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 5 years.

2. In Chapter 2, what color silk dress does Maryam want some day?
(a) Pink.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Lavender.

3. In Chapter 1, why is Parvana at the Kabul market?
(a) To read and write letters.
(b) To socialize with friends.
(c) To help her father walk to the market and back home.
(d) To buy food.

4. In Chapter 2, how old was Hossain when he was killed?
(a) 15.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 13.

5. In Chapter 1, where is most of the fighting happening?
(a) West.
(b) East.
(c) North.
(d) South.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what name does Parvana's father give to the mountain that can be seen from their neighborhood?

2. In Chapter 1, what happened to the big house Parvana's family used to have?

3. In Chapter 1, what had been Parvana's favorite subject in school?

4. In Chapter 2, how many soldiers come and take away Father?

5. In Chapter 2, in steps how big is the apartment where Parvana and her family live?

(see the answer key)

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