Malala 20-23

How did Malala's reaction to the death threat against her differ from her father's reaction?

• Malala was terrified while her father was calm.

• Her father was in tears but Malala was calm.

• Malala and her father both thought they should stop fighting for girls' rights.

• Malala and her father were both calm.

What "tiny miracle" did Miss Ulfat help accomplish at the beginning of chapter 21?

• She helped Malala's mother learn to read Urdu and start speaking English.

• She convinced the Taliban to leave Malala alone.

• She bought Malala a new home in England.

• She built a school inside her home for all the girls who can't go to school.

What was one negative effect of the girls' trip to the famous White Palace?

• Moniba got mad at Malala for walking away when her father called.

• The girls received a special award for their behavior.

• There was an earthquake after the trip.

• A letter was sent around Malala's neighborhood about the Kushal School being inappropriate.

• The Taliban destroyed the Palace.

What does Malala decide to do with some of the money she has received with her awards?

• She builds a new school.

• She hires a private tutor to finish her education.

• She buys a new home for her extended family.

• She starts an education foundation to help children in need.

When Zahid Khan is attacked what does Malala notice about the way the Taliban has been operating?

• It used to be anyone in the region was in danger, but now the Taliban seem to be attacking those people who are speaking out against them.

• The Taliban is killing anyone and everyone.

• The Taliban is going after the people who do not want peace in Swat Valley and arresting them.

• The Taliban has stopped using violence and is now speaking with people to help them change their minds.

What was Malala's father really doing when he would come in her room to say goodnight?

• He was making sure she wasn't reading or studying too late.

• He was checking to see if Moniba was with her.

• He was checking to make sure her windows were locked.

• He was turning out her lights because she always forgot.

What happens to many Pakistani girls when they turn 15?

• They stop going to school so they can get a job to support their family.

• They get married off.

• They have to go to boarding school in another country.

• They have to take care of their family in place of their mother.

Which is NOT an example of an inner conflict Malala faces at the end of chapter 22?

• Malala starts thinking a lot about death and wonders what it would feel like.

• Malala has to decide if she will give a speech in the United States.

• Malala starts having nightmares about being attacked.

• Malala starts imagining figures slipping into the shadows when she walks by.

Why wasn't Atal on the dyna when Malala was shot?

• He didn't want to sit inside with the girls so he decided to walk home.

• He was late so he missed the bus.

• His mother picked him up from school.

• He had to finish taking his test.

What is the last thing Malala remembers from the day she is shot?

• Thinking about her exam the next day.

• Pushing Hina out of Shazia's seat.

• Yelling at Atal for hanging off the tailboard of the dyna.