Ch. 12-13 - I Am Malala

What is the main conflict presented at the beginning of the passage? (Ch. 12)

• Girls are forbidden from watching television

• Schools are closing for winter break

• The Taliban threatens to stop girls from attending school

• Parents are moving away from the area

What inference can be made about Malala's mother based on her response to the BBC diary idea?

• She values obedience more than justice.

• She fears the consequences and wants her daughter to stay silent.

• She supports her daughter’s courage and shares her belief in truth and justice

• She wants her daughter to use the diary to gain fame.

What does Malala most likely mean when she says, “The Taliban want to turn the girls of Pakistan into identical, lifeless dolls”? (CH. 12)

• The Taliban wants girls to play with dolls instead of going to school.

• The Taliban wants to keep girls quiet, passive, and devoid of independence.

• The Taliban is encouraging children to dress the same.

• The Taliban gives dolls to girls as a distraction.

What can be inferred about Malala's relationship with her father?

• It is strained due to his political views.

• He is distant but supports her education.

• They share a bond rooted in shared beliefs and activism.

• He reluctantly allows her to speak out.

Which of the following best explains why Malala chose to write under a pseudonym? (Ch. 12)

• She wanted to become a folk hero like Gul Makai.

• Her father insisted she use a fictional character’s name.

• Her identity needed to be protected from the Taliban.

• Her internet access was unreliable, so she needed a code name.

Why is Malala frustrated by the public's focus on her appearance after her TV interviews?

• She believes people should focus on her looks to show respect.

• She feels their focus on the veil distracts from the urgent issue of girls being denied education.

• She thinks Fazlullah’s message is more important than education.

• She wants to be famous and is upset she isn’t praised enough.

What can be inferred about the author’s internal conflict regarding her appearance and public image?

• While confident in her mission, she is still vulnerable to self-consciousness and societal beauty pressures.

• She no longer believes in her cause.

• She wants plastic surgery to feel more confident.

• She regrets being in the media and wants to quit activism.

Which statement best describes the symbolic meaning of the last day of school for the girls?

• It marked the beginning of a long-awaited holiday.

• It symbolized the loss of childhood innocence and dreams under oppression.

• It represented a celebration of victory against the Taliban.

• It was just another routine school day with cameras.

What inference can be made about Moniba and Malala's relationship based on the passage?

• They are casual classmates with no real bond.

• Their friendship is deep, and the timing of their conflict adds emotional pain to an already traumatic day.

• Moniba supports the Taliban and avoided school.

• They fought because Moniba was jealous of her fame.

What does the scene of the girls playing childhood games at the end of the school day suggest?

• The girls were in denial about their future.

• They were immature and unaware of the seriousness of their situation.

• The games offered a temporary return to innocence and unity, resisting the despair of their reality.

• They were trying to impress the video journalists.