Malala's Nobel Lecture

Which character trait can be used to describe Malala?

• Lazy

• Pessimistic

• Athletic

• Courageous

What is most closely a central idea of the text?

• Malala has never had the opportunity to take high school courses.

• Nations around the world are not doing enough to help and protect education in poorer countries.

• Malala thinks that she is not worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize and it should be given to someone who is standing up against violent conflicts.

• If striking down terrorists was a higher priority, children would have better educational opportunities.

Who did Malala dedicate her Nobel Peace Prize award to?

• Her mother and father

• All the voiceless, forgotten children still fighting for their education

• The committee memebers that chose her to win

• Her two younger brother

Which of the following best explains the significance of Malala’s lines about a friend who dreamed of being a doctor (paragraph 44)?

• Her friend was killed by the Taliban.

• Malala is not in favor of women choosing having a family over their careers.

• Girls face unique obstacles in obtaining their education.

• Malala is using her friend’s story as an inspirational tale.

most closely the meaning of “let’s begin this ending” (paragraph 68)?

• Malala would like to see education available for children worldwide.

• Malala is using her acceptance speech to announce her retirement from social justice.

• Malala wants to see the Taliban eliminated once and for all.

• Malala is pushing for governments to outlaw forcing children into marriage.

What does Malala call world leaders to do at the end of her speech?

• She calls them to donate money to help

• She calls them to advertise for more schooling options

• She calls them to help address the obstacles keeping children from education

• She calls them to have lunch and talk more about the issue

Why was Malala awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize?

• Her ability to be a strong public speaker

• Her actions to fight against the Taliban in the army

• Her actions to support educational rights for children

• Her achievements and success in education.

What is the central theme of Malala's Nobel Lecture?

• The importance of education for all children.

• The need for political reform in Pakistan.

• The role of women in politics.

• The impact of climate change on education.

In her Nobel Lecture, Malala emphasizes the importance of education for which group?

• Only girls in Pakistan.

• Children worldwide, regardless of gender.

• Boys in developing countries.

• Adults seeking higher education.

What literary device does Malala use when she says 'one child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole