WorksheetsA Schoolgirl's Diary from I Am Malala Selection Test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
The introductory paragraphs 1-9 are important because they -
predict that Malala will be famous
establish what Malala's life is like
explain why men are looking for Malala
compare Malala's life to that of her brother
Based on paragraphs 16-23, 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
What does the Greek prefix pseudo- mean in the word pseudonym in paragraph 48?
False
First
New
Writing
In what location on the map, shown after paragraph 5, do the events in this selection take place?
Afghanistan
Islamabad
Kashmir
Swat
Paragraphs 25-63 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 events in the order in which they happened
Which sentence best describes Malala's message in the selection?
Citizens should follow the law.
People should fight for their beliefs.
Children should work hard in school.
Governments should protect people.
Match each cause to its effect.
(Cause) Malala keeps a diary of her life in Pakistan.
World learns about life under Taliban.
(Cause) Malala's father accidentally reveals her identity.
Taliban target Malala.
(Cause) The Taliban issues an edict that girl's cannot attend school.
Many girls drop out of school.
Which two words best describe Malala, based on the selection?
Boastful
Courageous
Determined
Reckless
Shy
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.
Read this sentence from paragraph 35.
School had been due to end the first week of January for our usual winter break, so my father decided to postpone the holiday.
The prefix post- means "after." That helps you understand the word postpone means —
Distract
Capture
Entertain
Delay
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!
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)
From which point of view is Malala: A Schoolgirl's Diary written?
first person
second person
third person limited
third person omniscient
What is the main (& initiating) conflict in Malala: A School Girl's Diary?
Malala wrote a diary that upset the Taliban
The Taliban issued an edict forbidding girls from going to school after January 15
Malala did not tell her best friend about the diary entries
Malala's dad accidentally told everyone her secret
