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WorksheetsI am Malala Part 1 (ch 1-10)
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 4hrs 58mins
What did Malala’s father name the school that he founded?
The Malala School
The Atal School
The Khan School
The Khushal School
What was the compromise reached between the mufti and Malala's father in "The First Direct Threat"?
Malala would no longer go to school.
The girls would use a different gate from the men when entering the school.
The school would be shut down as long as Malala's father was not hurt.
The mufti would take over as teacher at Malala's father's school.
What is a madrasa?
An Islamic leader
An Islamic religious school where boys and girls studied the Quran
A group linked to the Taliban
A city in Pakistan
When people would gather at Malala's house, she most wanted to be with
The women cooking and gossiping
The children playing games
The men talking about politics and the world outside Pakistan
Malala's favorite show was about a boy with a(n)
flying horse
magic pencil
Broken arm
invisible friend
What does it mean for women to be in purdah?
They are visiting the mountain region.
They are in school.
The are covered in public to stay out of the sight of men.
They are doing something against the law.
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.
In "Dreams" we find out that Malala's mother is illiterate. This means that she
is not able to read or write
is able to read and write
is a wonderful artist
cannot drive a car
Who is Malka-e-Noor?
a new student in Malala's class who is very bright
a new teacher that makes life hard for Malala
a friend of Atal's who bothers Malala
a member of the Taliban who threatens Malala
How did the TNSM use the earthquake in 2005 to scare the people of Pakistan?
The TNSM told the people that the earthquake was a message from God that they were not following Islamic law.
The TNSM told the people that they had made the earthquake happen.
The TNSM destroyed the schools in Pakistan after the earthquake.
Malala states that she lived in the most beautiful place in the world. What is the name of this place?
Pashtun
Kashmir
Swat Valley
London
Why didn't Malala's mother have the opportunity to be educated?
She had no interest in getting an education
The girls in her village did not go to school or learn to read
She wanted to simply get married and raise kids
Her parents didn't want her to
What does Malala realize after she sees the children at the garbage dump?
Her god knows about and will help the children.
Malala's father will send them to school.
Malala's mother will cook them dinner.
She needed to fix this issue
What inference can you make about why the militant group, TNSM, helped the people in Pakistan in 2005?
They wanted to protect the women and children
They wanted to gain followers for their movement
They wanted money
Malala's favorite show was about a boy with a
flying horse
broken arm
magical pencil
disappearing eraser
Chapter 4 is called "Warning from God" because
some of the Islamic extremist said God was warning them because they did not follow Islamic law
There was a prophet preaching that the end of the world was coming
Malala felt girls were being punished.
Why was Malala upset when the new girl came to school?
She stole all her friends
She was pretty
She came in first and Malala second
She was rude to her
What made life worse for women in Afghanistan?
schools were burned to the ground
women had to cover head-to-tow
they were banned from laughing
all of the above
What does "pious" mean?
deeply religious
to be obnoxious
to save your money
to love pie
What did the mufti, or Islamic scholar, say the school needed to be shut down?
It was dirty and run-down from the earthquake
They were not giving students a good education
He said Malala's dad was being un-Ismamic by running it
They were serving poor students
Malala's family never shared what they have.
True
False
Why did the rich families remove their children from Malala's school?
There were girls in it.
The building was rundown and dirty.
There were poor kids in it.
The radio spoke badly about it.
"Teenager girls should not be going to school. They should be in purdah." What does that mean?
The girls should be cooking and taking care of a home.
The girls should be wearing clothing covering their entire bodies and secluded from men.
The girls need to be cleaning up the devastation from the earthquake.
Malala's family studies the Holy Quran.
True
False
What was the biggest reason Malala and Moniba fought?
They were fighting over a boy
They wanted to be the smartest in the school
They didn't want other friends to get between them
Why didn't Malala's mother have the opportunity to be educated?
She had no interest in getting an education
The girls in her village did not go to school or learn to read
She wanted to simply get married and raise kids
Her parents didn't want her to
What does it mean for women to be in purdah?
They are visiting the mountain region.
They are in school.
The are covered in public.
They are doing something against the law.
Malala's favorite show was about a boy with a(n)
flying horse
magic pencil
Broken arm
invisible friend
What did Malala want to do with the magic pencil?
Make realistic drawings
Erase the smell and rotting food from the dump
Feed the poor children
Fix her house
What is NOT a way Malala's family would help others?
Feeding girls breakfast before school
Lend money to friends and family
Give away free places at the school
Give money to the kids at the dump
Who helped the people after the earthquakes in 2005?
The mullahs
The TNSM
The government
The villagers
How did the TNSM use the earthquake in 2005 to scare the people of Pakistan?
The TNSM told the people that the earthquake was a message from God that they were not following Islamic law.
The TNSM told the people that they had made the earthquake happen.
The TNSM destroyed the schools in Pakistan after the earthquake.
Chapter 4 is called "Warning from God" because
some of the Islamic extremist said God was warning them because they did not follow Islamic law
There was a prophet preaching that the end of the world was coming
Malala felt girls were being punished.
What did the mufti, or Islamic scholar, say the school needed to be shut down?
It was dirty and run-down from the earthquake
They were not giving students a good education
He said Malala's dad was being un-Ismamic by running it
They were serving poor students
Why was Malala upset when the new girl came to school?
She stole all her friends
She was pretty
She came in first and Malala second
She was rude to her
Why did the rich families remove their children from Malala's school?
There were girls in it.
The building was rundown and dirty.
There were poor kids in it.
The radio spoke badly about it.
What was the biggest reason Malala and Moniba fought?
They were fighting over a boy
They wanted to be the smartest in the school
They didn't want other friends to get between them
When people would gather at Malala's house, she most wanted to be with
The women cooking and gossiping
The children playing games
The men talking about politics and the world outside Pakistan
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
Changing frequently (loyalties, interests, affection)
peculiar
fickle
excruciating
hostel
Which of the following is a shalwar kamiz?
Malala's father calls her "Jani," which is Persian for...
wild child
dear one
smart girl
young
Malala's father founded the school she attends.
True
False
Malala's mother calls her pisho, which means what in Pashto?
crab
fish
kitten
turtle
Which one is a mosque?
What is a dyna used for?
A dyna is used to haul animals.
A dyna is used as an ambulance.
A dyna is used to harvest crops.
A dyna is used to take children to school.
Why didn't Malala's mother have the opportunity to be educated?
She had no interest in getting an education
The girls in her village did not go to school or learn to read
She wanted to simply get married and raise kids
Her parents didn't want her to
What does it mean for women to be in purdah?
They are visiting the mountain region.
They are in school.
The are covered in public.
They are doing something against the law.
Malala's favorite show was about a boy with a(n)
flying horse
magic pencil
Broken arm
invisible friend
What is NOT a way Malala's family would help others?
Feeding girls breakfast before school
Lend money to friends and family
Give away free places at the school
Give money to the kids at the dump
Who helped the people after the earthquakes in 2005?
The mullahs
The TNSM
The government
The villagers
How did the TNSM use the earthquake in 2005 to scare the people of Pakistan?
The TNSM told the people that the earthquake was a message from God that they were not following Islamic law.
The TNSM told the people that they had made the earthquake happen.
The TNSM destroyed the schools in Pakistan after the earthquake.
Chapter 4 is called "Warning from God" because
some of the Islamic extremist said God was warning them because they did not follow Islamic law
There was a prophet preaching that the end of the world was coming
Malala felt girls were being punished.
What did the mufti, or Islamic scholar, say the school needed to be shut down?
It was dirty and run-down from the earthquake
They were not giving students a good education
He said Malala's dad was being un-Ismamic by running it
They were serving poor students
Why was Malala upset when the new girl came to school?
She stole all her friends
She was pretty
She came in first and Malala second
She was rude to her
Why did the rich families remove their children from Malala's school?
There were girls in it.
The building was rundown and dirty.
There were poor kids in it.
The radio spoke badly about it.
What was the biggest reason Malala and Moniba fought?
They were fighting over a boy
They wanted to be the smartest in the school
They didn't want other friends to get between them
When people would gather at Malala's house, she most wanted to be with
The women cooking and gossiping
The children playing games
The men talking about politics and the world outside Pakistan
Who is the Radio Mullah?
A radio show where the Pakistani army warns the people to stay safe against the Taliban
A radio host who gives the daily news to the Swat Valley
An illegal radio broadcast that campaigned against anything "un-Islamic"
What happened to Malala's TV?
It was hidden in the closet
It was smashed to pieces by the Taliban
It was sold to a friend
How did Fazlullah intimidate people into doing what he considered virtuous?
He named sinners on his broadcast and congratulated girls who had quit school
He made speeches in the town square during the day that threatened people
He spoke to students in their schools to tell them what's right and wrong
What threat did Malala's father find when he returned from his visit to Shangla?
His house was destroyed and family was in hiding
A note on his school gate saying to close or the children will weep for him
All the parents at his school threatened to leave
What happened to Benzair Bhutto, the former prime minister of Pakistan?
She was killed on TV by the Taliban
She flew a helicopter over Swat and rained down toffees
She went to Malala's school to stand up for the school children.
Who threw candy from the sky?
The Taliban
American soldiers
The Pakistani army
Why does Malala respect her new teacher?
She allows the students to ask questions freely
She helps students believe in their dreams
All of the above
None of the above
What simple change did Malala's father make in the school?
The girls would have to hide in the back of the room
The boys changed their uniforms
The teachers had to teach Islamic law
What horrible events took place in 2008?
The entire Swat Valley shut down
Malala's family was separated and taken captive by Taliban
The Taliban had bombed 200 schools
Name three things that was seen as "haram" or forbidden against Islamic law?
dancing in public, attending school, eating junk food
listening to Western music, watching movies with female leads, and exposing your skin as a woman
arguing with teachers, praying out loud, listening to the radio
Why were Malala's TV stations showing up static?
Her father never fixed it
Her and her brother broke it fighting over the remote
Fazlullah's men switched off the cable channels
It was bombed.
According to Malala, what is "terrorism"?
"When people fight outside your window."
"Fear all around you."
"Being threatened by the world."
"Bombs going off under your feet."
