I Am Malala Chapter Eleven

True or False. Malala's father's courage never seemed to waver, despite the threatening letters from the Taliban or warnings from friends.

• True
• False

True or False. Malala's father never spoke out against the Taliban.

• True
• False

What did Madam Maryam and Malala's father have the girls do?

• They told them to stop sharing their opinions about the Taliban and to remain silent.
• They told them to stop coming to school.
• They had them write essays and speeches to express their feelings about the Taliban's campaign to destroy schools.
• They had them make signs of support for the Taliban.

What surprised the girls on the day of the assembly?

• The Taliban came to stop it.
• The school closed.
• Her father told them they were no longer able to speak.
• A Pashto TV crew came to their school for the assembly.

Moniba's speech stated that Pashtuns are peace-loving people. She stated that "Because of the Taliban, the whole world is claiming we are ______________."

• peace-making people.
• terrorists.
• friendly.
• religion-loving people.

As Malala began to speak at the assembly, she realized:

• She should stop speaking in case the Taliban heard.
• Her father would be angry that she is speaking out against the Taliban.
• Her voice was the voice of so many others who wanted to speak but couldn't.
• No one wanted to hear her speak.

What funny habit did Malala start after the assembly?

• She started to sing whenever there was silence.
• She started to sign autographs.
• She started biting her nails.
• She would look into mirrors and give speeches.

True or False. Throughout 2008, as Swat was being attacked, Malala did not stay silent. She spoke to local and national TV channels, radio, and newspapers.

• True
• False