Newsela: Malala: Girl Shot By Taliban

How old was Malala Yousafzai when she first began pushing against the Taliban's rules?

• 10 years old

• 11 years old

• 12 years old

• 13 years old

What is Malala Yousafzai's notable achievement mentioned in the article?

• She is the world's youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner.

• She wrote a book called "I Am Malala."

• She spoke at San Jose State University.

• She grew up in the Swat Valley region of Pakistan.

What does the Taliban believe regarding women's rights, according to the article?

• Women should work outside the home.

• Women should get an education.

• Women should not go out in public alone or work outside the home.

• Women should be in control of the government.

What pen name did Malala use when she began writing blog posts for the BBC Urdu?

• Gul Makai

• Malala Yousafzai

• Gul Malak

• Malala Makai

What happened to Malala on October 9, 2012?

• She was shot by the Taliban.

• She started a campaign for girls' education.

• She was awarded a Nobel Prize.

• She moved to England.

After the attack, where did Malala go to continue her recovery and education?

• Pakistan

• Afghanistan

• The United States

• England

What is the name of the fund that Malala leads to fight for girls' education?

• The Malala Education Fund

• The Yousafzai Fund

• The Girls' Right to Education Fund

• The Malala Fund

Who inspired Malala's fight for girls' education?

• Her mother

• Her brother

• Her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai

• Khaled Hosseini

According to Malala, how are boys and girls treated differently at the dinner table in Pakistan?

• Boys get the chest piece and the leg piece of the chicken, while girls get the wings and the neck.

• Boys and girls eat at different times.

• Girls are served first.

• Boys have to clean up after meals.

Why did Malala decide to speak up through her blog entries and public appearances?

• To become famous

• Because she was told to do so

• To fight against living in terrorism

• To start a new career