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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?
 * 1. She was scared because she thought that the Taliban thought that she was a women and was afraid that the Taliban would ask her why she wasn't wearing a burqa.**

2. How does having Mrs. Weera around change things for the family. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
 * 2 Having Mrs. Weera around changes things because she is an adult and Nooria needs an adult to help her do the work. And she was the one that planned everything.**

3. Why is Parvana so upset about getting her hair cut?
 * 3 She is upset about cutting her hair because she loves her hair and Nooria will make fun of her. Nooria has long ( and beatiful hair) and if Paravana cuts her hair that will make Paravana jealous because of Nooria's long (and beatiful hair).**

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?
 * 4.She has to change her gender because if she doesn't look like a boy and goes to the market place the Taliban will capture her. If I was Parvana I would be neutral because I am still a boy.**