WorksheetsThe Schoolgirl's Diary
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 4hrs 30mins
The introductory paragraphs 1 through 23 are important because they —
predict that Malala will be famous
establish what Malala’s life was like
explain why men were looking for Malala
compare Malala’s life to that of her brother
Based on paragraphs 16 through 23, the reader can conclude that —
Malala believes the girls are safe
something bad happens to Malala
Malala recognizes the young men
the girls on the bus distrust Malala
Read the glossary entry:
anonymous- someone who is anonymous has an undisclosed or unknown name.
Which sentence uses the word correctly?
She had an anonymous pimple on her face.
He is a walking anonymous because of his talent.
The author of the article chooses to be anonymous for safety reasons.
We will have an anonymous day!
Paragraphs 25-62 titled A Schoolgirl's Diary are organized in a way that-
compares and contrasts different points of view
describes the disadvantages of being a girl in Pakistan
compares and contrasts life before and after the Taliban
describes the events in the order in which they happened
Which sentence best describes Malala's message in the excerpt?
Citizens should follow the law.
People should stand up for their beliefs.
Children should work hard in school.
Governments should protect people.
What is the most likely reason Malala did not tell her best friend about the diary?
She thought Moniba would tell the Taliban.
She would get into trouble at school.
She didn’t want her secret identity known to anyone.
She was afraid that Moniba would make fun of her.
The author wrote her diary entries under a false name mainly because --
She feared that her father would punish her for using her real name.
She was too modest to use her real name.
She did not want her friends to be envious of her.
She feared that the Taliban would punish her for speaking out.
Which of the following expresses Malala's ideas about the importance of education?
I'd already heard the rooster crow at dawn but had fallen back asleep.
How would I complete my studies and become a doctor, which was my greatest hope at the time?
I had an exam on Pakistani studies.
"After the fifteenth of January, no girl, whether big or little, shall go to school."
What edict or command did the Taliban force on the town that affected Malala and her friends?
They would not allow any girl to go to school
They forced all girls to study the Christian religion
They forced all boys and girls to go to school
They wouldn't allow young boys and girls to go outside without an adult
Which two words best describe Malala, based on this selection?
Boastful
Courageous
Determined
Reckless
Youthful
The passage discusses a series of events in Malala’s life. Mark the box that shows which cause led to each effect.
1. Malala keeps (The world) . . . 2. Malala’s father . (The Taliban) . . .3. The Taliban . (Many girls )
1. Malala keeps (The Taliban) . . . 2. Malala’s father . (The World) . . .3. The Taliban . (Many girls )
1. Malala keeps (Many Girls) . . . 2. Malala’s father . (The World) . . .3. The Taliban . (The Taliban )
The word pseudonym comes from the Greek word pseudo-, meaning “false”. What does pseudonym mean in paragraph 48?
last name
fake name
nickname
real name
Which quote from the selection shows how Malala’s mother feels about the situation in this excerpt?
“Speaking up is the only way things will get better [...]” (Paragraph 46)
“It’s too risky [...]” (Paragraph 40)
“The Taliban want to turn the girls of Pakistan into identical, lifeless dolls.” (Paragraph 36)
“Malala, [...] there are real things to be afraid of.” (Paragraph 59)
Would you consider Malala to be a heroine? Why or why not? Include evidence from the text to support the answer. Answer should be in RACE Response form.
