Across
- 2. an Arabian word for mattress
- 5. a combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way
- 6. This is the name Shauzia used as a boy
- 7. to make fun of; mockery; ridicule
- 9. This person was 5 years old in the story
- 11. a long tent-like garment that covers women completely
- 12. Father This person worked as a teacher before the Taliban took over
- 13. a woolen blanket worn by Afghan men and boys; a shawl
- 15. The main character of the story who dressed as a boy to earn money
- 17. bright and colorful
- 18. Weera This person was a P.E. teacher before the Taliban took over
- 20. Paravan’s favorite subject
- 22. capital of Afghanistan
Down
- 1. a piece of cloth worn by women and girls to cover their hair and shoulders
- 3. Country that borders Afghanistan
- 4. having many complex elements
- 8. (mother) This is the character who worked as a writer for a radio station
- 10. a small piece of anything
- 14. The name Parvana used when she dressed as a boy
- 16. This person worked as a tea boy in the market
- 19. The oldest child in Parvana's family
- 21. This is the youngest member of Parvana's family