The Schoolgirl's Diary

What edict or command did the Taliban force on the town that affected Malala and her friends?

• They would not allow any girl to go to school

• They forced all girls to study the Christian religion

• They forced all boys and girls to go to school

• They wouldn't allow young boys and girls to go outside without an adult

Which two words best describe Malala, based on this selection?

• Boastful

• Courageous

• Determined

• Reckless

• Youthful

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)

Which word best describes Malala, based on this selection?

• Boastful

• Courageous

• Reckless

• Youthful

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

Paragraphs 25 through 62 are organized in a way that —

• compares and contrasts different points of view

• describes the advantages and disadvantages of being a girl in Pakistan

• compares and contrasts life before and after the Taliban

• describes events in the order in which they happened

What do the introductory paragraphs 1–9 reveal about Malala's daily experiences?

• They suggest Malala will achieve great things

• They illustrate the routine aspects of Malala’s life

• They clarify the reasons men are searching for Malala

• They contrast Malala’s experiences with her brother’s

What is the main theme of 'The Schoolgirl's Diary'?

• A) The importance of education

• B) The challenges of adolescence

• C) The impact of war on children

• D) The role of family in personal growth

Which character in 'The Schoolgirl's Diary' is most focused on education?

• A) The protagonist

• B) The protagonist's mother

• C) The protagonist's friend

• D) The protagonist's teacher

What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Schoolgirl's Diary' to convey the protagonist's thoughts?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) First-person narration

• D) Dialogue