A Schoolgirl's Diary Review

What do the introductory paragraphs 1–9 reveal about Malala's daily experiences?

• They suggest Malala will achieve great things

• They illustrate the routine aspects of Malala’s life

• They clarify the reasons men are searching for Malala

• They contrast Malala’s experiences with her brother’s

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

From the information in paragraphs 16–23, what can the reader infer?

• Malala feels confident about the girls' safety

• an unfortunate event occurs involving Malala

• Malala is familiar with the young men

• the girls on the bus are wary of Malala

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What regions are highlighted on the map on page 100?

• Only the capital cities of Pakistan

• A comprehensive view of Malala’s hometown, Mingora

• The territories under Taliban control in 2008

• The nation of Pakistan and a detailed map of the Swat valley

What is a central idea of the passage?

• Citizens should adhere to regulations.

• Individuals should stand up for their convictions.

• Students should strive for academic excellence.

• Authorities should ensure public safety.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What TWO qualities of Malala are highlighted in the passage?

• Arrogant

• Brave

• Persistent

• Impulsive

• Reserved

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happened because Malala kept a diary of her life in Pakistan?

• The Taliban started looking for Malala

• Girls stopped going to school

• The world learns about what is going on in Pakistan

• Malala learns how to write

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What happened because the Taliban found out who wrote the diary?

• The Taliban started looking for Malala

• Girls stopped going to school

• The world learns about what is going on in Pakistan

• Malala learns how to write

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What happened because the Taliban put out an edict about girls going to school?

• The Taliban started looking for Malala

• Girls stopped going to school

• The world learns about what is going on in Pakistan

• Malala learns how to write

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The author wrote her diary entries under a false name mainly because --

• She feared that her father would punish her for using her real name.

• She was too modest to use her real name.

• She did not want her friends to be envious of her.

• She feared that the Taliban would punish her for speaking out.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What is the most likely reason Malala did not tell her best friend about the diary?

• She thought Moniba would tell the Taliban.

• She would get into trouble at school.

• She didn’t want her secret identity known to anyone.

• She was afraid that Moniba would make fun of her.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10