Analyzing I Am Malala Characters

What motivates Malala to speak out for girls' education?

• The desire for fame

• Her father's encouragement

• A sense of injustice

• Peer pressure

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main theme of the prologue in "I Am Malala"?

• The power of education

• The importance of family

• The fight against terrorism

• The value of perseverance

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Based on the text, what can we infer about Malala's personality?

• She is timid and shy

• She is rebellious and unruly

• She is courageous and determined

• She is indifferent to politics

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the author's primary purpose in writing "I Am Malala"?

• To entertain readers with a story of adventure

• To inform readers about the history of Pakistan

• To persuade readers of the importance of education for girls

• To describe the geography of the Swat Valley

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does Malala's relationship with her father contrast with typical father-daughter relationships in her culture?

• Her father is less supportive of her education

• Her father encourages her independence and education

• Her father is more strict and traditional

• There is no difference; their relationship is typical

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What inference can be made about the Taliban's influence in Swat Valley from the first three chapters?

• The Taliban's influence is welcomed by all

• The Taliban's influence is minimal and unnoticed

• The Taliban's influence grows and becomes more oppressive

• The Taliban has no influence in Swat Valley

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

How does Malala's view on education compare to that of her peers?

• They all value education equally

• Her peers are indifferent, while Malala is passionate

• Malala is indifferent, while her peers are passionate

• They all are indifferent towards education

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can be inferred about Malala's mother's influence on her?

• Her mother discourages her from getting an education

• Her mother is indifferent to her educational pursuits

• Her mother supports her education but from a distance

• Her mother's traditional role inspires Malala to challenge societal norms

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What theme is highlighted by Malala's determination to go to school despite the dangers?

• The insignificance of education

• The importance of conforming to societal norms

• The value of courage in the face of adversity

• The benefits of a traditional lifestyle

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the author use contrast in the portrayal of Malala's life before and after the Taliban's influence grows?

• To show the improvement in living conditions

• To highlight the loss of freedoms and rights

• To illustrate the unchanging nature of Swat Valley

• To emphasize the benefits of the Taliban's rules

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3