Malala

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.

Who is Moniba?

• Malala's Father

• Malala's Mother

• Malala's Brother

• Malala's Best Friend

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

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

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.

What is the title of Malala Yousafzai's autobiography?

• A) I Am Malala

• B) My Life with the Taliban

• C) The Girl Who Fought for Education

• D) Malala: A Hero's Journey

Which language did Malala primarily speak at home?

• A) Urdu

• B) Pashto

• C) English

• D) Punjabi

What was the main reason Malala was targeted by the Taliban?

• A) She was a political leader

• B) She was advocating for girls' education

• C) She was a journalist

• D) She was a teacher