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.

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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 . . .”

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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

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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

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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

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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.”

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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

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

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

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