Ch. 14 - Malala

How does Malala feel about watching her own interviews on television?

• She feels proud and confident about how she appears.

• She feels indifferent to the interviews and their impact.

• She feels self-conscious about her appearance.

• She feels embarrassed by her public speaking and attention.

How does the setting of the meeting with the journalists influence Malala's response to

their question?

• Being on TV makes Malala feel proud of her appearance on television and

  confident in her message.

• Malala feels uncomfortable with the focus on her looks but values sharing her

  message for girls’ rights.

• The attention from television causes Malala to ignore her message and focus

  entirely on her appearance.

• Malala avoids interviews due to anxiety, but continues to speak out for girls’

  rights in other public platforms.

These sentences help characterize the journalists from the New York Times as— CHOOSE TWO

• Individuals who prioritize Malala’s appearance over her emotions.

• Individuals who persist in trying to understand Malala’s emotional response.

• Individuals who seek to raise awareness about Malala’s circumstances.

• Individuals who push Malala to confront a difficult future.

• Individuals who lack understanding of Malala’s personal experience.

The author presents the information in paragraphs 4 through 6 to illustrate—

• the emotional complexity of speaking out for a cause while struggling with personal

  insecurities.

• the struggle of balancing family responsibilities with the transition of being a public

  figure.

• the influence of media attention on one’s sense of identity and mission.

• the difficulty of staying focused on a cause while being distracted by personal

  concerns

The author presents the information in paragraphs 12 through 15 to illustrate—

• The students’ excitement for vacation and their feelings about school ending

• How the community responded calmly and adjusted easily to the school closure

• The emotional toll on students and families and the hardships they experienced

• That the students were not very concerned and were ready to move on from school

What does the word "halfheartedly” mean in paragraph 15?

• quickly

• happily

• confidently

• barely