I am Malala Chapters 1-5

What country is Malala from? 

• Pakistan 
• Afganistan 
• India 
• Bangladesh 

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What did Malala’s father name the school that he founded?

• The Malala School 
• The Atal School 
• The Khan School 
• The Kushal School 

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How many siblings does Malala have? 

• One
• Two
• Three
• Zero

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Which group had brought about immense hardship to Afganistan? 

• ISIS
• The Taliban
• Al-Qaeda
• ISI

Malala’s father constantly said “Malala is as free as a …”

• Sparrow
• Hawk
• Bird
• Butterfly

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Who is Malala’s best friend? 

• Maryam
• Malka-E-Noor
• Moniba
• Shiza

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The news story says:
In December 2014, Malala received the Nobel Peace Prize. She became the youngest person ever to
receive it.
Which word is an antonym for youngest?

• Earliest
• Slowest
• Last
• Oldest

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The news story says:
The Taliban passed many strict rules. One said that girls could not go to school.
The author uses these sentences mostly to help the reader _______.

• Understand how Malala's father started his school in Swat Valley
• Understand how people's lives changed after the Taliban took over
• Understand why people were inspired by Malala
• Understand why Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

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The news story says:
In December 2014, Malala received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Which must mean almost the same as received?

• Found
• Earned
• Offered
• Ended

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What does Malala believe is "our strongest weapon"?

• Nuclear bomb
• Machine gun
• Education
• Freedom

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