Malala the Powerful

"She envisions a world in which all children, and especially girls, can get the education they need to become whatever they want - from doctors and scientists to politicians and journalists." To envision means to

• See through glasses

• See on a screen

• Picture mentally

"In Pakistan, millions lifted up prayers for her. Candlelight vigils were held across the globe." A vigil is

• A night of sleeping

• A gathering or watch

• A day for feasting

The section “What Could She Do?” helps readers understand....

• A. how the Taliban’s takeover affected life in the Swat Valley

• B. what the Swat Valley looks like.

• C. why Malala’s father chose to keep his school open.

• D. how Malala felt about the Taliban.

How does the author organize information in the section “Malala’s Words”?

• Events are presented in chronological order (the order in which they happened).

• Two things are compared and contrasted.

• A place is described in detail.

• D. A problem is presented, followed by solutions

What is a key message Malala Yousafzai has shared in her speeches and writings?

• The importance of financial wealth

• The need for global peace

• The value of education for all, especially girls

• The benefits of technology in education

How does Malala view the importance of education in Chapter 2?

• Not important at all

• Only important for boys

• Irrelevant to achieving potential

• Essential for empowering girls and boys to achieve their potential and contribute to society

Malala’s mother quotes the Holy Quran saying, “Falsehood has to die. And truth has to come forward” (76). She has given Malala permission to do what?

• Be in the documentary by the New York Times

• Go to school dressed as a boy after the Taliban shut down the schools

• Write a diary for the BBC using the pretend name Gul Makai

Which sentence best summarizes the section “Voices of Their Own”?

• Malala was flown to a hospital in the U.K.

• Kid protesters carried signs that read “I Am Malala.”

• As Malala recovered in the U.K., people in Pakistan and around the globe spoke out against what happened to her.

• Malala’s family joined her in the U.K.

The photo of children holding up pictures of Malala best supports which idea from the article?

• Worldwide, out-of-school rates are higher for older children than younger children.

• The U.S. has strict schooling laws

• The Swat Valley is a beautiful place

• People around the world responded to the Taliban’s attack on Malala with anger and support for Malala.

Check all the statements below that are TRUE based on the article:

• In 2007, the Taliban began seizing control of the SWAT Valley (Pg. 7)

• Despite the Taliban's order, Malala's father decided to close his school. (Pg. 7)

• In May 2009, the Pakistan army launched a full scale attack against the Taliban. (Page 8)

• Malala was flown to a hospital in Birmingham in the U.K. that specializes in traumatic brain injuries. (Page 9)