I Am Malala: Young Readers Edition

Why did Malala include the story of Malalai of Maiwand?

• Her father wrote a poem about Malalai. He always read it to guests who visited their house.

• Malalai is a female symbol of bravery and courage in Pashtun culture. Malala is proud that she was named after her.

• Malalai was the name of Malala's great grandmother who fought to free her son from unfair imprisonment.

• The school that Malala attended was named after Malalai of Maiwand. It was an all girls school.

What does this tell us about Malala's family?

• Their families were too poor to arrange a marriage, and Malala's father was not very attractive.

• They don't always follow the traditions of their culture, and they are a loving family.

• Malala's father wanted to marry an educated woman, and Malala's mother was very pious.

• Malala had a large family, and her parents had known each other all their lives.

Where was Malala born?

• Mingora, Pakistan

• Kalam Valley, Pakistan

• Peshawar

• Mardan

What does Malala's father do for a living?

• A religious scholar

• A teacher

• A miner

• He does not work

What did Malala’s father name the school that he founded?

• The Malala School

• The Atal School

• The Khan School

• The Khushal School

Chapter one is titled Free as A Bird because it is mainly about

• Malala set free her childhood pet bird

• Malala's school is free

• How Malala's father allowed her many freedoms that were not normally given to girls

Why didn't Malala's mother have the opportunity to be educated?

• She had no interest in getting an education.

• She was a girl and girls were not allowed to go to school.

• She did get an education.

• She wanted to stay at home and take care of the children.

Did Malala have any siblings?

• No. She was an only child.

• Yes. She had a brother and a sister.

• Yes. She had 2 brothers.

• Yes. She had 2 sisters.

What are Malala's brothers' names?

• Khushal and Atal

• Atal and Moniba

• Khushal and Moniba

• Moniba and Yousafzai

What is Malala's last name?

• Khushal

• Atal

• Yousafzai

• Yousa