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1. On page 54 Parvana struggles with whether or not to enter the shop. Why is Parvana not sure what to do?

Parvana struggles with whether or not to enter the shop because she is confused whether or not she is considered a woman or a girl. Some Taliban say she is a woman even though she is 11 but some say she is a child. She does not know if she should call out her order like a woman or go in like a girl.

2. How does having Mrs.Weera around change things for the family. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

I think having Mrs.Weera around changes things for the family because Nooria and Parvana doesn't have to take to much pressure and their mother is feeling a lot better now that she has someone she can talk to. Having Mrs.Weera around changed things for his family by helping Parvana's mother feel better. Mrs.Weera Came up with a plan to help them.

3. Why is Parvana so upset about getting her hair cut?

Parvana is so upset about cutting her hair because she thinks it symbolizes her being female. She Envies Nooria's beautiful, long, thick hair and thinks if she has her hair then maybe it will belike Nooria's one day.

4. Parvana has to change her gender in order to support her family. She is hesitant at first, but then accepts that she must do this. How would you feel in her position?

I woud feel a little under pressure because i am only a 11 year old GIRL. What if the Taliban caught me? I am already scared being a girl and going around the market with my father but now I have to pretend to be a boy and make money for my family. I would feel a bit happy because now I have something that Nooria can't do.