I Am Malala: Young Readers

What lesson can be learned from Malala's perseverance in the face of adversity?

• That adversity should be avoided at all costs

• That change can be achieved through determination and courage

• That individual actions have little impact on societal issues

• That speaking out is not worth the risk

What does the reaction of Malala's community to her activism suggest about societal attitudes towards women's rights?

• Universal support for her views

• Indifference to the issue of women's rights

• Mixed reactions, reflecting a divide in opinion

• Complete opposition to her activism

What does Malala's father do for a living?

• A religious scholar

• A teacher

• A miner

• He does not work

What was the compromise reached between the mufti and Malala's father?

• Malala would no longer go to school.

• The girls would use a different gate from the men.

• The school would be shut down as long as Malala's father was not hurt.

• The mufti would take over as teachers at Malala's father's school.

According to Chapter 1, how does Malala feel about her city and the Swat Valley?

• She thinks it is filled with old things, like the ancient ruins, and should become more modern.

• She thinks it is dirty and ugly, because people throw their trash in the river.

• She thinks it is too violent and dangerous for women.

• She thinks it is unique, beautiful, and has a rich history.

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

Malala is from the country of

• Afghanistan

• Pakistan

• India

• Tajikstan

It was important that Malala's name was included in her family tree because

• A woman's name had not been included in the family tree for 300 years

• All women and children were included in the family tree as part of tradition

• Her father wanted to have a boy.

• She was the most important person in her family.

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.