Malala and Antigone

Which quote summarizes the main idea of Malala's story?

• "My mother and father were both very upset."

• “If I am speaking for my rights, for the rights of girls, I am not doing anything wrong. It’s my duty to do so”

• "One day I went to Geo, which is one of the biggest news channels in our country."

• "I noticed [the journalist] had tears in her eyes."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is Antigone confined to an "eternal prison in the caverned rock"?

• She went against the will of the current government, Creon

• She never married.

• She did not have children.

• She stabbed her brother.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What evidence does Malala cite to suggest her activism might be dangerous?

• Online message boards

• Verbal conversations

• Scientific data

• Pakistani novellas

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

For what action are both Malala and Antigone punished?

• Disobeying their parents

• Disowning their families

• Turning their backs on their religion

• Speaking up for human rights

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does Antigone mean when she asks, "And what law of Heaven have I transgressed"?

• Will my religion ever forgive me?

• Will I be able to cheat Death?

• What ethical or moral rule of Heaven did I disobey?

• What are my chances of going to Heaven?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3