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WorksheetsI am Malala
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 32mins
Malala is from the country of
Afghanistan
Pakistan
India
Tajikstan
It was important that Malala's name was included in her family tree because
A woman's name had not been included in the family tree for 300 years
All women and children were included in the family tree as part of tradition
Her father wanted to have a boy.
She was the most important person in her family.
What is the Pashtunwali code?
a code that governs have Pashtuns live
the way Malala "talks" with her friend, Safina
a way of communicating with the people in the mountain village
the writing of Islam
Why did Malala include the story of Malalai of Maiwand?
Her father wrote a poem about Malalai. He always read it to guests who visited their house.
Malalai is a female symbol of bravery and courage in Pashtun culture. Malala is proud that she was named after her.
Malalai was the name of Malala's great grandmother who fought to free her son from unfair imprisonment.
The school that Malala attended was named after Malalai of Maiwand. It was an all girls school.
According to Chapter 1, how does Malala feel about her city and the Swat Valley?
She thinks it is filled with old things, like the ancient ruins, and should become more modern.
She thinks it is dirty and ugly, because people throw their trash in the river.
She thinks it is too violent and dangerous for women.
She thinks it is unique, beautiful, and has a rich history.
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?
Their families were too poor to arrange a marriage, and Malala's father was not very attractive.
They don't always follow the traditions of their culture, and they are a loving family.
Malala's father wanted to marry an educated woman, and Malala's mother was very pious.
Malala had a large family, and her parents had known each other all their lives.
"When I was born, people in our village commiserated with my mother and nobody congratulated my father."
What does commiserated mean in this sentence?
to feel sympathy
To celebrate
to make a plan
to have tea
What does "Jani" mean?
Handsome
Prayer
Dear One
Father
Who is Moniba?
Malala's Father
Malala's Mother
Malala's Brother
Malala's Best Friend
Where was Malala born?
Mingora, Pakistan
Kalam Valley, Pakistan
Peshawar
Mardan
Which rule for women and girls was enforced in Pakistan?
They must cover their face
They cannot go to school
They cannot drive
All of the Above
What does Malala's father do for a living?
A religious scholar
A teacher
A miner
He does not work
What did Malala’s father name the school that he founded?
The Malala School
The Atal School
The Khan School
The Khushal School
The prologue is important to the story because it —
predicts that Malala will be famous
establishes what Malala’s life was like
explains why men were looking for Malala
compare Malala’s life to that of her brother
Chapter one is titled Free as A Bird because it is mainly about
Malala set free her childhood pet bird
Malala's school is free
How Malala's father allowed her many freedoms that were not normally given to girls
Why didn't Malala's mother have the opportunity to be educated?
She had no interest in getting an education.
She was a girl and girls were not allowed to go to school.
She did get an education.
She wanted to stay at home and take care of the children.
Did Malala have any siblings?
No. She was an only child.
Yes. She had a brother and a sister.
Yes. She had 2 brothers.
Yes. She had 2 sisters.
Malala practices which religion
Christianity
Catholicism
Judaism
Islam
People who practice the religion of Islam are called:
Christians
Arabics
Muslims
Afghans
Allah is the Arabic word for:
Peace
Religion
War
God
What are Malala's brothers' names?
Khushal and Atal
Atal and Moniba
Khushal and Moniba
Moniba and Yousafzai
What is Malala's last name?
Khushal
Atal
Yousafzai
Yousa
Which of the following best describes Malala's relationship to her father?
She often rebels against his demands.
Malala's father encourages her education, and she both admires and loves him deeply.
Malala forces her father to respect her.
Malala is often angry at her father for making her into an independent girl.
