“Speech at the United Nations” Malala Yousafzai

What event does Malala Day celebrate?

• The day that Malala gave her speech to representatives of the United Nations.

• The day that Malala was shot by terrorists while riding the bus.

• The day Malala drew her first comic book character.

• The day Malala's father past away.

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What is the Taliban?

• the latest Justin Bieber dance move

• a very strict political group in Pakistan

• the name of a church in Arkansas

• a political organization devoted to educating young women and raising their station in life

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What is main way Yousafzai has changed as a result of being shot?

• she relies on others for help

• she has grown stronger

• she is angry and bitter

• she is weak

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Which of these things does Yousafzai call on world leaders to do? Choose three options.

• protect children from brutality and harm

• include women’s and children’s rights in all peace deals

• support free compulsory education for all children

• provide money and weapons to the Taliban

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What is the best way that Yousafzai concludes to solve the problems of illiteracy, poverty, and terrorism in the world?

• provide more education

• make people work on farms for food

• get rid of all weapons in the world

• provide water for farming

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What action describes someone who is beneficent?

• being majestic and powerful

• privileged and wealthy

• donating money to charity

• angry and violent

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A King's envoy would like do what?

• follow him

• convey his messages

• guard him

• be a part of his army

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What is an initiative?

• an effort by a group of people working together to solve a problem

• going first to solve a problem

• finding a way to stop violence

• the letters at the beginning of a word

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What was the main reason that the Taliban extremists had her shot?

• She refused to dress appropriately.

• They were afraid of what she represented.

• She was violent and uncooperative.

• She tried to get people to overthrow the government.

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What is the best word that describes Yousafzai’s feelings about the member of the Taliban who shot her?

• anger

• depressed

• forgiving

• afraid

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