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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?

I think Parvanna wasn't sure whether or not to enter the shop because she doesn't know is she is considered a woman and if she was Parvanna would get in trouble for not wearing her burqa. So she is wondering what she should do.

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

Mrs. Weera changes the family by taking all of the responsibility/ chores. She thinks about Parvana acting like a boy so she could work and buy supplies like food and toiletries like in chapter six paragraph 2 and 3," As a boy, you'll be able to move in and out of the market, buy what we need, and no one will stop you," Mother said."It's a perfect solution," Mrs. Weera said.

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

Parvana is so upset about getting her hair cut because her hair makes her feel like a girl and without she would feel like a boy but also look like a boy thats why she worries about her hair and refuses to cut it. Parvana is upset about getting her hair cut because her hair symbolizes a girl and without she would become a boy so she worries about her hair and doesn't want to cut it.

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?

If I was in Parvana's position it would feel wierd but if I didn't change gender my family would be starving to death and that would be awful and also because my dad relies on me to take care of my family.