A Schoolgirl’s Diary from I Am Malala

The author wrote her diary entries under a false name mainly because --

• She feared that her father would punish her for using her real name.

• She was too modest to use her real name.

• She did not want her friends to be envious of her.

• She feared that the Taliban would punish her for speaking out.

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

Based on paragraphs 16 through 23, the reader can conclude that —

• Malala believes the girls are safe

• Malala recognizes the young men

• something bad happens to Malala

• the girls on the bus distrust Malala

Which of the following expresses Malala's ideas about the importance of education?

• I'd already heard the rooster crow at dawn but had fallen back asleep.

• How would I complete my studies and become a doctor, which was my greatest hope at the time?

• I had an exam on Pakistani studies.

• "After the fifteenth of January, no girl, whether big or little, shall go to school."

Mark all the statements that are TRUE about Jan 15, the last day of school for the girls

• The New York Times was filming Malala to make a documentary.

• Every girl in Malala’s class was there except for Moniba

• Some teachers even assigned homework.

• The girls played some of their favorite games.

Which sentence best describes Malala’s message in this excerpt?

• Citizens should follow the law.

• People should fight for their rights.

• Children should work hard in school.

• Governments should protect people.

Which word best describes Malala, based on this selection?

• Boastful

• Courageous

• Reckless

• Youthful

What is the most likely reason Malala did not tell her best friend about the diary?

• She thought Moniba would tell the Taliban.

• She would get into trouble at school.

• She didn’t want her secret identity known to anyone.

• She was afraid that Moniba would make fun of her.

Which quote from the selection shows how Malala’s mother feels about the situation in this excerpt?

• “Speaking up is the only way things will get better [...]” (Paragraph 46)

• “It’s too risky [...]” (Paragraph 40)

• “The Taliban want to turn the girls of Pakistan into identical, lifeless dolls.” (Paragraph 36)

• “Malala, [...] there are real things to be afraid of.” (Paragraph 59)

The genre of the Story of Malala is:

• Biography

• Autobiography

• Memoir

• Science Fiction