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Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Feb 26 Novel Study Chp.10-15

The Breadwinner chapters 10-15 follow-up reading comprehension & vocabulary due Monday March 4th.  Copy/paste into MS Word to complete then email to print.

Success Criteria

-begin your response using exact words from the question posed to you; include a supporting detail in your response and/or a personal opinion
-use your own personal definition and/or synonym that shows your understanding of the vocabulary



Chapter 10


1.    Describe how Parvana feels about having to dig up bones?


2.    Explain the irony behind Mr. Skull and his companions at the graveyard.


3.    Why is Parvana afraid to go to the bathroom at the cemetery?


Chapter 11


1.    How does Nooria and Parvana’s relationship change from how it used to be to now? Find examples of how their relationship changes.


2.    What do Parvana and Shauzia discover at the stadium?


3.    Why does Parvana stay home after visiting the stadium?


Chapter 12


1.    Explain Shauzia’s secret in detail.


2.    Why does Nooria’s little school have to be a secret?



Section 5 Vocabulary


Territory              curfew                  prod(ding)


Refugee                exile                     heroine      


Cropped                corridor                poultice


derision


Chapter 13


1.    Why did Mother finally give in to letting Parvana remain behind in Kabul?


2.    Why is Nooria excited to move to Mazar-e-Sharif?


Chapter 14


1.    What horrifying information did Homa give to Mrs. Weera and Parvana about why she left Mazar?


2.    Why is Parvana afraid for her family?


Chapter 15


1.    Why do you think Parvana keeps the Window Woman a secret? Why does she plant flowers for her at the end of the book?
2.    Where are Mrs. Weera, Homa, and Shauzia going, and what will they do there?