I Am Malala Vocabulary #2 Exit Ticket

Which of the following is an example of seeking refuge?

• Going to a concert

• Running into a store during a storm

• Playing a video game

• Eating at a restaurant

Which of the following situations involves an edict?

• A person writing a letter

• A teacher giving homework

• A commander giving an order

• A child playing in the park

Which word is related to authority and law?

• Refuge

• Edict

• Shelter

• Comfort

Which word would best fit in the sentence: "The hikers found _______ in a cave during the storm"?

• Refuge

• Treasure

• Danger

• Water

Which word would best fit in the sentence: "The king issued an _______ that everyone must pay taxes"?

• Edict

• Request

• Suggestion

• Proposal

Which word is used to describe the action of shrinking away in fear?

• Poignant

• Cower

• Brave

• Stand

How might an audience react during a poignant movie? Why?

• Laugh uncontrollably

• Feel deeply moved

• Fall asleep

• Get angry

Write a sentence using a form of the words cower and refuge.

• The cat cowered under the bed, seeking refuge from the storm.

• The cat cowered on the roof, seeking refuge from the sun.

• The cat cowered in the garden, seeking refuge from the flowers.

• The cat cowered in the kitchen, seeking refuge from the food.

In the prologue of her memoir, Malala writes, “Some people say it is too dangerous [to go back to my home] so from time to time, I go there in my mind.” What is poignant about this line?

• It shows her love for her home.

• It shows her dislike for her home.

• It shows her indifference to her home.

• It shows her anger towards her home.