by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
In chapter twenty-five, how does Asif help Parvana feel less defeated? Why do you think the children are so eager to learn, even after their great loss of the mother?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
“Why did you blow up your own school?” (page 175). Why do you think this was the one question that Parvana decided to respond to?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
What happened to the school? How do you think the major knew about the buried weapons?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
The chapter ends with humor in its description of Mrs. Weera. What do you think she is like? What might she do to help?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Why is it hard for Parvana and Asif to know who actually owns the weapons stashed in the shed? What does Asif plan to do with them?
