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Parvana’s younger sister.
Maryam
Which character disguises herself as a boy to earn money in Kabul?
Parvana
a former teacher/scholar who is arrested by the Taliban
Parvana's Father
Which friend works with Parvana in the market and also dreams of leaving Afghanistan someday?
Shauzia
older sister—strict, studious, and focused on the future
Nooria
Parvana’s toddler brother
Ali
a determined former teacher who organizes and encourages Parvana’s family
Mrs. Weera
She arrives traumatized from Mazar-e-Sharif and is sheltered by the family. Who is She?
Homa
Which character most often sets rules at home and tries to keep order when things fall apart?
Parvana's mother
T/F: Nooria is younger than Parvana and looks up to her as an older sister.
False
T/F: Shauzia and Parvana both disguise themselves as boys to work.
TRUE
Parvana’s disguise name
Kaseem
Parvana’s older brother who died (land mine) when she was little.
Hossain
An Afghan folk heroine (from the Battle of Maiwand) whom Father invokes to inspire courage.
Malali
Why was the act of Parvana and her mother traveling to the prison to find Father such a difficult one?
How would you describe the relationship between Nooria and Parvana?
