WorksheetsA Schoolgirl's Diary; from I am Malala
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
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
Paragraphs 25 through 62 are organized in a way that —
compares and contrasts different points of view
describes the advantages and disadvantages of being a girl in Pakistan
compares and contrasts life before and after the Taliban
describes events in the order in which they happened
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."
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 word best describes Malala, based on this selection?
Boastful
Courageous
Reckless
Youthful
Which sentence best describes Malala’s message in this excerpt?
Citizens should follow the law.
People should fight for their rights.
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.
to discuss opposing points or ideas.
edict
defy
pseudonym
anonymous
debate
a command or pronouncement enforced as law.
debate
edict
defy
pseudonym
anonymous
What part of speech is edict?
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
What part of speech is defy?
noun
verb
adverb
adjective
The genre of the Story of Malala is:
Biography
Autobiography
Memoir
Science Fiction
A small, bus-like truck with a roof, sides, an open back, and benches for seats is called "..................."
dyna
dinas
Sanad
van
Which of the following is not true?
Malala's father wanted her to go to school
Malala and her best friend, Moniba, wrote the diary entries
Education is very important to Malala
Malala is a spiritual person who says prayers regularly
