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1. Why was Parvana's mother so against Parvana digging up bones? What specific arguments did the family make for Parvana to continue digging?

Parvana's mother was so against Parvana digging up bones because she was worried about Parvana. Parvana's mother thinks if there are dead bodies there must have been a war there. So parvana's mom was worried about Parvana stepping on a land mine. Nooria for the first time took parvana's side and said we need parvana to do this job because she is making more money than her other job.

2. Why have Parvana and Nooria stopped fighting?

Parvana and Nooria stopped fighting because they know that they

3. Why do the Taliban make such a big show out of punishing thieves?

4. If Shauzia leaves Afghanistan there will be no one left to take care of her family. If you were in her situation would you make the same choice as her? Why or why not.

5. Parvana's family could have left Afghanistan when the Taliban first took over. Why do you think they chose to stay?