Malala's Magic Pencil

What is one thing that Malala didn't want the magic pencil to do?

• stop time so she could sleep more

• draw a beautiful dress for her mother

• erase the smell of the dump next door

• erase girls from schools

Why did some boys and girls not go to school?

• They didn't want to.

• Their parents didn't believe in schools.

• They had to make money for their family.

• The schools were dangerous.

Who decided that girls could no longer attend school?

• The principals

• Their parents

• The men in power

• They chose not to come back

What did Malala do for the other girls?

• She helped them choose schools to attend.

• She taught them how to read.

• She helped them write letters.

• She spoke out for their rights.

Which character trait can be used to describe Malala?

• Lazy

• Pessimistic

• Athletic

• Courageous

In which of the following countries does the story takes place?

• Afghanistan

• Pakistan

• Jordan

• India

Which of the following the Malala want to obtain for girls?

• Education Opportunities

• Employment Opportunities

• Health care Opportunities

• Sport Opportunities

The pencil symbolizes what? (Choose TWO Answers)

• Magic

• Good Luck

• A voice

• Hope

• Intelligence

Why did Malala tell her story?

• To illustrate the importance of magic pencils.

• To describe the poor conditions of schools in Pakistan.

• To gain money to help her family.

• To inspire and encourage others to change the world.

To which country did Malala and her family moved to?

• Pakistan

• United States

• India

• England