I Am Malala: Young Readers Edition

What key event marks a turning point in Malala's life?

• Winning a Nobel Peace Prize

• The opening of her school

• The attack on her by the Taliban

• Her speech at the United Nations

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How does Malala's view on peace contrast with the Taliban's methods?

• Malala believes in achieving peace through education, while the Taliban use violence.

• Malala supports the use of force, while the Taliban advocate for peaceful protests.

• Both believe in the power of dialogue and negotiation.

• There is no significant difference in their approaches.

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What can be inferred about the impact of Malala's Nobel Peace Prize win on her cause?

• It had no significant impact.

• It discouraged her from continuing her activism.

• It brought global attention to the issue of girls' education.

• It shifted her focus away from education.

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Compare Malala's approach to change with that of her classmates.

• Both are equally active in public speaking.

• Her classmates are more focused on local issues, while Malala addresses global audiences.

• Malala is passive, while her classmates are more active.

• There is no difference in their approaches.

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What does the reaction of Malala's community to her activism suggest about societal attitudes towards women's rights?

• Universal support for her views

• Indifference to the issue of women's rights

• Mixed reactions, reflecting a divide in opinion

• Complete opposition to her activism

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How does Malala's experience with the Taliban influence her worldview?

• It makes her resentful and vengeful.

• It strengthens her commitment to education and peace.

• It leads her to abandon her activism.

• It has no significant impact on her beliefs.

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What does Malala's father do for a living?

• A religious scholar

• A teacher

• A miner

• He does not work

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What was the compromise reached between the mufti and Malala's father?

• Malala would no longer go to school.

• The girls would use a different gate from the men.

• The school would be shut down as long as Malala's father was not hurt.

• The mufti would take over as teachers at Malala's father's school.

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According to Chapter 1, how does Malala feel about her city and the Swat Valley?

• She thinks it is filled with old things, like the ancient ruins, and should become more modern.

• She thinks it is dirty and ugly, because people throw their trash in the river.

• She thinks it is too violent and dangerous for women.

• She thinks it is unique, beautiful, and has a rich history.

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The prologue is important to the story because it —

• predicts that Malala will be famous

• establishes what Malala’s life was like

• explains why men were looking for Malala

• compare Malala’s life to that of her brother

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