Sheltered Reading 3rd 9 Weeks Test

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1. Which of the following expresses Malala's idea about the importance of education?

• I'd already heard the rooster crow, but at dawn I fell back asleep.
• Moniba was my best friend.
• How would I complete my studies and become a doctor, which was my greatest hope at the time?

2. Which quote shows how Malala's mom feels about Malala writing the diary?

• "Speaking up is the only way things will get better"
• "It's too risky"
• "Malala...there are real things to be afraid of."

3. What information does the map provide?

• Only the major cities of Pakistan
• A detailed view of Malala’s city of Mingora
• The country of Pakistan and a detailed view of the Swat valley

4. Which is a central idea of the selection?

• Citizens should follow the law.
• People should fight for their beliefs.
• Governments should protect people.

5. What is the effect of: Malala keeps a diary of her life in Pakistan.

• The Taliban targets Malala
• Many girls drop out of school.
• The world learns about life under Taliban rule.

6. What is the effect of: The Taliban issues an edict that girls cannot attend school.

• The Taliban targets Malala
• Many girls stop going to school.
• The world learns about life under Taliban rule.

7. Which two words best describe Malala, based on the selection?

• Courageous
• Determined
• Reckless
• Shy

8. What is the setting of the story?

• The United States
• The Swat Valley in Pakistan
• Afghanistan

9. What is the main conflict in the story?

• Malala is angry with her brother, Atal.
• Moniba is mad at Malala for not telling her about the secret diary.
• The Taliban has told girls they cannot go to school, and Malala is dangerously fighting for the right to an education.