I Am Malala Pre-Reading

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

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 is Malala's last name?

• Khushal

• Atal

• Yousafzai

• Yousa

Which of the following best describes Malala's relationship to her father?

• She often rebels against his demands.

• Malala's father encourages her education, and she both admires and loves him deeply.

• Malala forces her father to respect her.

• Malala is often angry at her father for making her into an independent girl.

What is the main theme of 'I Am Malala'?

• A) The importance of education and women's rights

• B) The beauty of nature

• C) The power of technology

• D) The history of Pakistan

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'I Am Malala'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole