I am Malala

Malala is from the country of

• Afghanistan

• Pakistan

• India

• Tajikstan

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It was important that Malala's name was included in her family tree because

• A woman's name had not been included in the family tree for 300 years

• All women and children were included in the family tree as part of tradition

• Her father wanted to have a boy.

• She was the most important person in her family.

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What is the Pashtunwali code?

• a code that governs have Pashtuns live

• the way Malala "talks" with her friend, Safina

• a way of communicating with the people in the mountain village

• the writing of Islam

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Why did Malala include the story of Malalai of Maiwand?

• Her father wrote a poem about Malalai. He always read it to guests who visited their house.

• Malalai is a female symbol of bravery and courage in Pashtun culture. Malala is proud that she was named after her.

• Malalai was the name of Malala's great grandmother who fought to free her son from unfair imprisonment.

• The school that Malala attended was named after Malalai of Maiwand. It was an all girls school.

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According to Chapter 1, how does Malala feel about her city and the Swat Valley?

• She thinks it is filled with old things, like the ancient ruins, and should become more modern.

• She thinks it is dirty and ugly, because people throw their trash in the river.

• She thinks it is too violent and dangerous for women.

• She thinks it is unique, beautiful, and has a rich history.

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Speaking of her parents, Malala said, "In our society marriages are usually arranged by families, but theirs was a love match."

What does this tell us about Malala's family?

• Their families were too poor to arrange a marriage, and Malala's father was not very attractive.

• They don't always follow the traditions of their culture, and they are a loving family.

• Malala's father wanted to marry an educated woman, and Malala's mother was very pious.

• Malala had a large family, and her parents had known each other all their lives.

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"When I was born, people in our village commiserated with my mother and nobody congratulated my father."

What does commiserated mean in this sentence?

• to feel sympathy

• To celebrate

• to make a plan

• to have tea

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What does "Jani" mean?

• Handsome

• Prayer

• Dear One

• Father

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Who is Moniba?

• Malala's Father

• Malala's Mother

• Malala's Brother

• Malala's Best Friend

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Where was Malala born?

• Mingora, Pakistan

• Kalam Valley, Pakistan

• Peshawar

• Mardan

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