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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does one of the tea boys nearly run into while Parvana is watching?
(a) Tea stand.
(b) Donkey.
(c) Vegetable stand.
(d) Karachi.

2. In Chapter 5, what has Parvana seen happen to shopkeepers who allow women into their shops?
(a) Killed.
(b) Beaten.
(c) Shot.
(d) Arrested.

3. In Chapter 5, where is Mother when Parvana returns from buying food?
(a) Washing diapers.
(b) Fixing supper.
(c) On the toshak facing the wall.
(d) Lying on the toshak.

4. In Chapter 5, what does Parvana buy that is on sale at the vegetable shop?
(a) Garlic.
(b) Onions.
(c) Parsley.
(d) Chives.

5. In Chapter 9, what gift does Parvana receive from the Window Woman?
(a) White handkerchief with blue embroidery.
(b) White handkerchief with green embroidery.
(c) White handkerchief with red embroidery.
(d) White handkerchief with yellow embroidery.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, how long has Parvana been going to the market dressed as a boy?

2. In Chapter 9, who does Shauzia, her mother, and her sisters live with?

3. In Chapter 8, what do Mrs. Weera and Parvana use to move Mrs. Weera's belongings?

4. In Chapter 7, who is Parvana supposed to say she is if anyone asks her who she is while she is at the market?

5. In Chapter 1, where is most of the fighting happening?

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