Malala's Magic Pencil

Where did Malala hear about a magic pencil?

• From her brother

• From a tv show she watched

• From her friends

• From her mother

Which one of the following was not something Malala wanted to do with her magic pencil?

• Put a lock on her door, so her brothers would not bother her

• Draw money, so she could be rich

• erase the smell of the trash dump near her house

• draw a soccer ball for her brothers

Why was Malala sad after coming back from the dump?

• Because the dump smelled bad

• Because her father told her some children could not afford to go to school

• Because she was hungry

• Because she had to find food at the dump

Why do you think Malala is not sure how free she is?

• Her dad won't let her leave the house

• Her brothers boss her around

• Girls are not treated equally in her country

• She wants to stay home and cook and clean instead of go to school

Which word best describes Malala?

• Shy

• Happy

• courageous

• selfish

How do you think Malala felt at the end of the story?

• Scared

• Hopeful

• Angry

• Sad