I Am Malala Parts 2-5 Questions

What does Fazlullah preach about girls who attend school?

• They will be the pride of Pakistan.

• They are bad Muslims.

• They should help teach others.

• They must wear a special uniform.

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How does Malala’s father show courage?

• He moves his family to a safer location.

• He visits Taliban headquarters to talk with them.

• He speaks out against the Taliban.

• He writes a book about the Taliban’s crimes.

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Why does Malala admire her upper-school teacher, Madam Maryam?

• She is college-educated and self-sufficient.

• She knows how to protect the students during air raids.

• She gives Malala special treatment.

• She is good friends with Malala’s family.

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In what ways do the Taliban exert control in Mingora?

• They forbid Western music, videos, and television.

• They flog people for disobeying their rules.

• They execute people for speaking out against them.

• all of the above

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How does the “peace assembly” at school inspire Malala?

• She hopes that the Taliban will listen to the girls’ speeches.

• She desires to speak out about girls’ education to an even wider audience.

• She wants her class to publish their speeches.

• She wants to become a television host.

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Why does Malala refuse to wear a veil on her television interviews?

• She is challenging the Taliban to target her.

• She believes that few people watch the interviews.

• She is proud of her identity and has nothing to hide.

• None of the girls in Swat wear veils.

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How do Malala and other upper grade students defy the Taliban when their school is closed?

• They teach their younger siblings.

• They study at home.

• They attend school secretly.

• They tutor each other.

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Which important individual nominates Malala for an international peace prize?

• Desmond Tutu

• Oprah Winfrey

• Barack Obama

• Nelson Mandela

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How does Malala differ from the other girls at the village school?

• She already knows the lessons they are studying.

• She speaks out and does not cover her face.

• She is much taller.

• She helps the teacher create lessons.

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What does Malala do that symbolizes her hope for a peaceful future?

• gives money to a foundation to protect child laborers

• writes a novel about world peace

• opens a literacy center

• plants a mango seed

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