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Chapters One and Two:

1.What are the characteristics of the following members of Parvana’s family? (Characteristics of a person would be things like their personality, their age, their occupation and their interests).

Parvana’s Mother

Parvana's mother had gone to university. She used to be a writer. She can't go outside any more so she cleans the house. She often takes sides with Nooria.

Parvana’s Father

Parvana's father went to university in england. Parvana's father used to be a history teacher. He used to be rich but now he reads and writes for people. He loves to read books. He seems to be at least 40. He needs Parvana to help him because he has a hurt foot. He sold his false foot.

Nooria

Nooria seems to be older than 16. She is bossy to Parvana. She is closer to her mother. She helps take care of the children. She wants to go to college. She is Parvana's older sister. She has long, thick, beautiful hair. She cant go outside because she is a woman.

Ali

He is a toddler. He is the only son in the family. He is Parvana's younger brother.

Maryam

She is very fond of her sister Parvana. She is 5 years old. she is Parvana's younger sister.

2. Why did Parvana’s father specifically ask her to take care of the rest of the family? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Parvana's father specifically asked her to take care of the rest of the family because he knows that she is the stronger than her family. Parvana knows how to read and write and has the skills. She can go outside because she is still a girl not a woman.

3. How will Parvana’s family deal with the loss of her father? Explain your thinking.

Parvana's family will be very sad but Parvana will take charge and help her family. They will wait till the day when her father comes back. They will be in a lot of grief and feel very sad and scared. They will try everything to make money and live.