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WorksheetsA schoolgirl's diary from I am malala
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 4hrs 40mins
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
Based on paragraphs 16 through 23, the reader can conclude that —
Malala believes the girls are safe
Malala recognizes the young men
something bad happens to Malala
the girls on the bus distrust Malala
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 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.
Which word best describes Malala, based on this selection?
Boastful
Courageous
Reckless
Youthful
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)
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
Who had a prize named after them?
Safina
Moniba
Khushal
Malala
What physical feature did Malala ask Allah to change?
her eyebrows
her nose
her hair
her height
What is the word for having to leave the place you belong?
forgotten
homeless
distracted
displaced
What grade did Malala pretend to be in to go to school?
3rd
4th
5th
6th
How was the best friend for malala
Asma
Moneba
Aya
