Malala Review

Which event first made Malala realise that she wanted to help others ?

• Seeing the children in the dump

• Being unable to attend school due to the Taliban

• Writing the diary for the BBC

• Starting the Malala fund

What was Malala’s first reaction when she woke up at the hospital?

• Anger towards what the Taliban had done to her

• Concern for the bus driver and her friends

• Relief that she was not dead

• Annoyance because she had missed her exams

What routine did Malala and her family come up with during bombings?

• They would all gather to pray

• They would call out each other’s names to make sure everyone was safe

• Go out into the courtyard and read verses from the holy Quran

• Go into the closest closet and wait for the sirens

What did Malala’s father do after hearing the news about how his friend was attacked?

• He started to vary his routines to avoid being followed

• He went to Shangla by himself to protect his family

• He wrote a letter to the Taliban begging for his life

• He became a more religious person and followed what the Taliban demanded

Which event did the Taliban commit first that made the family realise that no one would be safe?

• They bombed over 200 schools

• They were flogging people in the middle of the street

• They threatened both Malala and her father

• Benazir Bhutto was assassinated

Why did Malala start writing the journal for the BBC?

• She wanted the world to see what was truly happening in Swat Valley

• The BBC journalist only wanted her to write about the killings that were happening.

• To tell the world about how she goes to school

• To inform the world what it was like being Muslim.

Why did Malala’s family stay in Birmingham?

• They loved the sunshine and vibrant colours

• They loved their house and schools

• It was not safe for them to return to Swat Valley

• It was too expensive for them to return to Pakistan

What is Malala’s wish during the Epilogue of the story?

• That every person in the world has equality

• For education for every girl and boy and that all areas would live peace

• That the Taliban would leave Swat Valley so Malala and her family could return

• That should could always be able to travel and help those around her

How did Malala and her family become IDPs?

• The Taliban gained control of all of Pakistan

• The army had targeted Swat Valley and ordered everyone to evacuate

• There was going to be a large battle between the Taliban and the army

• Most of Malala’s family lived in Shangla and they invited the family to stay with them

What is the purpose of the prologue?

• Malala is trying show how a normal day in Swat Valley would be like

• Malala is setting up herself as a normal girl

• Malala is trying to set up the introduction of the story

• All of the above