I am Malala

Malala prays to God many times in the book. Which religion does she follow?

• Hinduism

• Chrisitianity

• Judaism

• Islam

Which organization takes over the Swat valley in Pakistan?

• The Russians

• The Taliban

• The Red Cross

• The Americans

Malala talks about a special toy she had as a child. What toy was it?

• a plastic cell phone

• a doll

• a kite

• a soccer ball

Why do you think Malala loves school so much?

• Her father makes her go since he owns the school.

• She knows her right to education can be taken away.

• She loves recess.

• The school is bright, modern, and full of equipment.

Malala started writing a diary for the BBC News agency. Why did they want her writing?

• She gave a student perspective on what was happening under the Taliban.

• She's such a good writer that she won a contest.

• Malala is trained as a news reporter.

• Her mother encouraged her to speak out.

What is the reason that the Taliban was against girls' schools?

• The girl's school was helping the military.

• The Taliban doesn't want anyone to read.

• They felt is was against their religion.

• The Taliban wants to send girls to another country.

How did the Pakistani army treat the people when they returned to Mingora after the fighting?

• They stayed and helped rebuild the town.

• They blamed the citizens for allowing the Taliban in.

• They brought food, water, and clothing to them.

• They forced the villagers to join the army.