Education First from Malala's Speech to the United Nations

Based on paragraph 8, the reader can conclude that Malala is most likely very —

• angry

• sorrowful

• busy

• determined

What is the most likely reason Malala stresses the need for educating the children of the Taliban?

• She believes the children will learn that violence is wrong.

• She knows the children will have problems learning to write.

• She wants the children to become doctors and lawyers.

• She hopes the children will convince others to educate the Taliban.

Which two paragraphs from the speech help explain Malala’s personal beliefs?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 9

• Paragraph 11

• Paragraph 15

• Paragraph 26

The word illiteracy comes from the Latin prefix il-, meaning “not,” and the word literatus, meaning “educated and having a knowledge of letters.” What does illiteracy mean in paragraph 29?

• Unable to study

• Unskilled in school

• Unable to read

• Unskilled in grammar

Which phrase supports the idea that the Taliban’s use of terror to eliminate opposition will be ineffective?

• millions have been injured

• those without a voice can be heard

• out of that silence came thousands of voices

• have been affected by the hurdles of extremism for decades

Based on Malala’s personal experience, the reader can conclude that —

• personal revenge accomplishes little

• terrorism can make a person stronger

• terrorists have killed many teachers

• forgiveness is a difficult choice to make

Which statement about education does the speech best support?

• Children are forced into child labor at an early age.

• Books are necessary for people to learn to read.

• Members of terrorist groups should be denied an education.

• Education will empower people to overcome problems.

Which two ideas best support the claim that people must fight together for human rights?

• Speaking out will bring equality to society.

• Success results from having common goals.

• Terrorism can be eliminated in schools.

• Activists should support universal education.

• Terrorists assume they can eliminate hope.

How does Malala support the claim that extremists act out of fear? Use details from the speech to support your answer.

What does Malala hope the UN and various governments will do? Use details from the speech to support your answer.