Malala Speaks Out

How does Malala’s father show courage?

• He moves his family to a safer location.

• He visits Taliban headquarters to talk with them.

• He speaks out against the Taliban.

• He writes a book about the Taliban’s crimes.

How does the “peace assembly” at school inspire Malala?

• She hopes that the Taliban will listen to the girls’ speeches.

• She desires to speak out about girls’ education to an even wider audience.

• She wants her class to publish their speeches.

• She wants to become a television host.

Why does Malala refuse to wear a veil on her television interviews?

• She is challenging the Taliban to target her.

• She believes that few people watch the interviews.

• She is proud of her identity and has nothing to hide.

• None of the girls in Swat wear veils.

How does Malala differ from the other girls at the village school?

• She already knows the lessons they are studying.

• She speaks out and does not cover her face.

• She is much taller.

• She helps the teacher create lessons.

What is the name of the organization that decreed (announced) that girls in Pakistan were not to be educated?

• ISIS

• The Taliban

• jihad

• the BBC

How do Malala and her father react to the threat against her?

• They pretend that nothing is wrong.

• They are careful, but fearful.

• They suspend their advocacy work for a while.

• They leave the country to gather international support.

It was customary for the woman to stay at home, clean and cook, take care of the children and their husbands. Women were not allowed to leave the home, or talk to men outside of their homes. Malala didn't like this idea, and she was different. One of her male cousins was not happy with her attitude and told Malala's father his thoughts. What was Malala's father's reaction to his comments?

• He said. "She is a special girl and does not know how to act"

• He said, "Malala speaks 3 different languages and could teach you something".

• He said, "She's my daughter, look after your own affairs".

Which of the following best states a central or main idea of the passage?

• Malala is determined to continue her education and speaks out against oppression by the Taliban.

• The city of Islamabad helps to preserve the cultural heritage of its people while embracing influences from the West.

• Malala admires an intelligent character from an American TV show but stays true to traditions of her national heritage.

The following sentence from paragraph 7 mainly shows that ___________ .

I spoke of the irony of the Taliban wanting female teachers and doctors for women yet not letting girls go to school to qualify for these jobs.

• Women were not interested in becoming teachers or doctors.

• Women were not able to get the education needed to become teachers or doctors.

• Women should only teach or be doctors for other women.

What does the following text from paragraph 12 most likely reveal about the situation in Swat Valley?

• The army should protect the citizens of Swat Valley but is obeying the Taliban’s orders.

• The army and Taliban are positioned and ready to fight if citizens ignore new rules in Swat Valley.

• The army and the citizens have more time for leisure in Swat Valley after changes ordered by the Taliban.