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I am Malala

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 32mins

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Class
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1.

Malala is from the country of

a)

Afghanistan

b)

Pakistan

c)

India

d)

Tajikstan

2.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

Her father wanted to have a boy.

d)

She was the most important person in her family.

3.

What is the Pashtunwali code?

a)

a code that governs have Pashtuns live

b)

the way Malala "talks" with her friend, Safina

c)

a way of communicating with the people in the mountain village

d)

the writing of Islam

4.

Why did Malala include the story of Malalai of Maiwand?

a)

Her father wrote a poem about Malalai. He always read it to guests who visited their house.

b)

Malalai is a female symbol of bravery and courage in Pashtun culture. Malala is proud that she was named after her.

c)

Malalai was the name of Malala's great grandmother who fought to free her son from unfair imprisonment.

d)

The school that Malala attended was named after Malalai of Maiwand. It was an all girls school.

5.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

She thinks it is too violent and dangerous for women.

d)

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

6.

Speaking of her parents, Malala said, "In our society marriages are usually arranged by families, but theirs was a love match."

What does this tell us about Malala's family?

a)

Their families were too poor to arrange a marriage, and Malala's father was not very attractive.

b)

They don't always follow the traditions of their culture, and they are a loving family.

c)

Malala's father wanted to marry an educated woman, and Malala's mother was very pious.

d)

Malala had a large family, and her parents had known each other all their lives.

7.

"When I was born, people in our village commiserated with my mother and nobody congratulated my father."


What does commiserated mean in this sentence?

a)

to feel sympathy

b)

To celebrate

c)

to make a plan

d)

to have tea

8.

What does "Jani" mean?

a)

Handsome

b)

Prayer

c)

Dear One

d)

Father

9.

Who is Moniba?

a)

Malala's Father

b)

Malala's Mother

c)

Malala's Brother

d)

Malala's Best Friend

10.

Where was Malala born?

a)

Mingora, Pakistan

b)

Kalam Valley, Pakistan

c)

Peshawar

d)

Mardan

11.

Which rule for women and girls was enforced in Pakistan?

a)

They must cover their face

b)

They cannot go to school

c)

They cannot drive

d)

All of the Above

12.

What does Malala's father do for a living?

a)

A religious scholar

b)

A teacher

c)

A miner

d)

He does not work

13.

What did Malala’s father name the school that he founded?

a)

The Malala School

b)

The Atal School

c)

The Khan School

d)

The Khushal School

14.

The prologue is important to the story because it —

a)

predicts that Malala will be famous

b)

establishes what Malala’s life was like

c)

explains why men were looking for Malala

d)

compare Malala’s life to that of her brother

15.

Chapter one is titled Free as A Bird because it is mainly about

a)

Malala set free her childhood pet bird

b)

Malala's school is free

c)

How Malala's father allowed her many freedoms that were not normally given to girls

16.

Why didn't Malala's mother have the opportunity to be educated?

a)

She had no interest in getting an education.

b)

She was a girl and girls were not allowed to go to school.

c)

She did get an education.

d)

She wanted to stay at home and take care of the children.

17.

Did Malala have any siblings?

a)

No. She was an only child.

b)

Yes. She had a brother and a sister.

c)

Yes. She had 2 brothers.

d)

Yes. She had 2 sisters.

18.

Malala practices which religion

a)

Christianity

b)

Catholicism

c)

Judaism

d)

Islam

19.

People who practice the religion of Islam are called:

a)

Christians

b)

Arabics

c)

Muslims

d)

Afghans

20.

Allah is the Arabic word for:

a)

Peace

b)

Religion

c)

War

d)

God

21.

What are Malala's brothers' names?

a)

Khushal and Atal

b)

Atal and Moniba

c)

Khushal and Moniba

d)

Moniba and Yousafzai

22.

What is Malala's last name?

a)

Khushal

b)

Atal

c)

Yousafzai

d)

Yousa

23.

Which of the following best describes Malala's relationship to her father?

a)

She often rebels against his demands.

b)

Malala's father encourages her education, and she both admires and loves him deeply.

c)

Malala forces her father to respect her.

d)

Malala is often angry at her father for making her into an independent girl.

24.
What is a dream of Malala's?
a)
For girls and boys to be able to have an education worldwide.
b)
For all students to value their education.
c)
For more money to be invested in education programs.
d)
For girls in her own country to be allowed to have an education.