Quiz on Malala and Hope

What led the Taliban to hurt Malala? Choose TWO.

• She went to school when it was against the Taliban’s rules.

• She joined the army in an attack against the Taliban.

• She spoke against the Taliban.

• She opened a school for girls.

Which line from the text best supports the correct answers to question 1?

• “She was also a courageous fighter in the struggle to help girls in Pakistan go to school.”

• “The Taliban believe all music should be banned, as well as television, movies, and games.”

• “Despite the Taliban’s order, Malala’s father decided to keep his school open.”

• “. . . the Pakistani army launched a full-scale attack against the Taliban . . .”

What does the word defied mean in the sentence “They blew up buildings and threatened anyone who defied them”?

• agreed with

• supported

• controlled

• went against

According to the map on page 18, Swat Valley, Pakistan, is in ______.

• North America

• South America

• Asia

• Africa

The poem describes hope as ____.

• a person

• impossible

• easy to find

• not worth it

Based on the poem, what does it mean to have hope?

• having all of the answers

• leaving a crumb trail

• trusting things will work out

• knowing everything is all right

Which line from the poem best supports the correct answer to question 6?

• “Hope has holes in its pockets.”

• “It leaves little crumb trails”

• “. . . we, when anxious, can follow it.”

• “. . . all roads begin with one foot in front of the other.”

Both the article and the poem are about the importance of ______.

• moving forward even if it’s hard

• going against people in charge

• education for all

• Malala’s dream

How did the Taliban change life for Malala and others in Pakistan? Use details from “Malala the Powerful” to support your answer.

Describe how Malala gave people hope, first in Pakistan, then around the world. Use details from both texts in your answer.