Malala the Powerful by Kristin Lewis

Which section of the article helps readers understand how the Taliban affected life in the Swat Valley?

• “What Could She Do?”

• “A Powerful Weapon”

• the introduction

• “A Powerful Symbol”

The author writes that “Pakistan’s government and military . . . had been plagued by corruption.” To be plagued by something is to be

• shocked or surprised by it.

• strengthened and inspired by it.

• freed or relieved by it.

• constantly or repeatedly troubled by it.

How does the author organize information in the section “Malala’s Words”?

• Events are presented in chronological order.

• Two things are compared and contrasted.

• A place is described in detail.

• A problem is presented, followed by solutions.

Which sentence best summarizes the article?

• Many children around the world do not have the opportunity to go to school.

• Under Taliban control, people weren’t allowed to listen to music.

• At great personal risk, a teenage girl in Pakistan spoke out for her right to an education.

• The Taliban launched a campaign against girls in the Swat Valley.

Which statement CANNOT be supported by information in the article?

• Worldwide, out-of-school rates are higher for older children than for younger children.

• Malala Yousafzai has helped bring attention to the struggle some girls face in getting an education.

• The Taliban doesn’t have the same presence in Swat today as in 2012.

• Educating girls creates jobs and improves a region’s economy.

BONUS QUESTION:

Who is the protagonist in the

narrative nonfiction article?

BONUS QUESTION:

Who or what is the antagonist in the narrative nonfiction article?

BONUS QUESTION:

What type of conflict is demonstrated in the narrative nonfiction article?

BONUS QUESTION:

Someone who is __________ is totally unaware of something.

• petition

• oppressive

• oblivious

• corrupt

BONUS QUESTION:

Something that is __________

is harsh, cruel, or unfair.

• terrorist

• Islam

• retaliation

• oppressive