"I Am Malala" Lesson 3 Quiz

Complete the following sentence: When inside a home, men and women who follow purdah often ______ themselves by living in different rooms or splitting a room with a screen.

• separate

• combine

• ignore

• welcome

Complete the following sentence: When going outside her home, some women who observe purdah cover themselves with a ______ or other concealing clothing so that people cannot see what they look like.

• veil

• hat

• scarf

• jacket

What are some different perspectives about purdah and women’s freedom?

• Purdah takes away women’s freedom by restricting their experiences.

• Purdah can be liberating when chosen freely as a demonstration of faith.

• Purdah allows women to be judged by their personalities and ideas.

• All of the above.

From Malala’s perspective, how does she view the worlds of men and women?

• As equal and harmonious.

• As separate and unequal.

• As competitive and hostile.

• As complementary and balanced.

What are some realities about her future that Malala shares?

• She will continue her education.

• She will stop advocating for girls' education.

• She will return to Pakistan permanently.

• She will focus on her personal life only.

Why might Malala have chosen a kite to represent her future?

• A kite symbolizes freedom and the ability to rise above challenges.

• A kite represents the cultural heritage of her region.

• A kite is a common toy in her childhood.

• A kite signifies the connection between earth and sky.

Malala recalls her father singing a song about Malalai of Maiwand to her when she was young. Why might Malala’s father have sung the line, “Your poetic words turn worlds around” to young Malala?

• To inspire her to use her voice for change

• To encourage her to become a singer

• To teach her about historical figures

• To entertain her with a bedtime story

How might Malalai of Maiwand serve as a “role model” for Malala? What might Malala want to learn from Malalai’s story?

• Malalai's bravery and leadership in battle

• Malalai's academic achievements

• Malalai's artistic talents

• Malalai's diplomatic skills

What freedom and dreams might Malala’s father be trying to protect?

• The freedom to express her opinions and pursue education

• The freedom to travel the world

• The freedom to choose her own career

• The freedom to live independently

Challenge: Why might Malala end the chapter with a description of the Taliban and these lines from her father?

• To emphasize the impact of the Taliban on her life.

• To highlight her father's influence on her views.

• To create a dramatic ending to the chapter.

• To provide historical context for the reader.