Parvana's Journey

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Based on Parvana’s description of her homeland in the novel, which of the following words best describes daily life in Afghanistan?

A) Challenging

B) Egalitarian

C) Peaceful

D) Prosperous

2. As Parvana begins her journey, she reflects on a piece of advice from her father: “The world is our classroom.” (Chapter 2) Which of the following literary terms does Parvana’s father use in this quote?

A) Allusion

B) Alliteration

C) Simile

D) Metaphor

3. Based on her interactions with Hassan, which of the following words may be used to describe Parvana’s character?

A) Reserved

B) Compassionate

C) Narcissistic

D) Inflexible

4. Which of the following actions does Parvana take throughout the novel when she feels lonely?

A) She sings the lullaby her mother used to sing to her.

B) She reads her father’s favorite book.

C) She dances a traditional Pashtun dance.

D) She writes a letter to her best friend.

5. Which moral dilemma does Parvana grapple with regarding the eggs in Chapter 8?

A) Stealing food to satisfy hunger

B) Telling lies to ensure payment

C) Cheating her friend to keep Hassan happy

D) Destroying property to steal a chicken

6. Which of the following phrases describes how Leila feels about her own living situation?

A) Feverishly concerned

B) Blissfully unaware

C) Shamefully despondent

D) Placidly apathetic

7. Which of the following words best describes Parvana’s role in the group throughout the novel?

A) Provider

B) Chef

C) Babysitter

D) Leader

8. Which of the following phrases summarizes how Parvana spends her days in the last few chapters of the novel?

A) Boiling water by the stream

B) Waiting in line for provisions

C) Cleaning the house in Green Valley

D) Planning lessons for Leila

9. Which of the following phrases captures the mood at the end of the novel?

A) Doom and gloom

B) Peaceful jubilation

C) Fearful concern

D) Temporary relief

10. Which of the following examples is foreshadowing?

A) Asif’s love of Hassan

B) Leila’s confidence navigating the mines

C) Grandmother’s desire to learn how to read

D) Parvana’s lack of leadership skills

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. What is the narration style of the novel? How does the concept of voice impact the story, and how does the voice or perspective change throughout?

2. How does hunger shape the decisions of the characters throughout the novel? Provide a few examples.