Malala the Powerful

The author begins by describing the shooting in order to

• show that Malala is smart

• make the order of events clear

• get your attention with a dramatic scene

• show what Malala's life is usually like

Under Taliban control, Malala and her neighbors were not allowed to

• have pets

• listen to music

• eat fruit

• go to doctors

Why did Malala use a pseudonym when she wrote her blog?

• she wanted the blog to be popular

• she wanted to keep her identify secret

• She wanted to be famous

• She enjoyed writing

Where in the article can you find out what Malala is doing now?

• The introduction

• The photo caption "Fighting to Survive"

• the section "Top Secret School"

• the section "What Girls Can Do"

Which statement is not true based on the article?

• Malala has 7 siblings

• She is now in college

• Her father owned the school

• Malala's hearing was damaged when she was shot.

If you had to give Malala the Powerful a new title, which of the following would be the best choice?

• How to Start a Blog

• A Brave Girl and Important Message

• A New Life in England

• College for all

What word does NOT describe Malala?

• Brave

• Intelligent

• Determined

• Selfish

What was the author's purpose for writing this article?

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

• Explain

What's the main lesson of Malala's story?

• Work hard and never give up

• Life is hard sometimes

• Everybody has problems

• You have to pick your battles

What is the correct definition for "oppressive?"

• very cruel and unfair

• very heavy and hard to carry

• people who use fear and violence to gain power

• a serious attempt to change something