A Schoolgirl’s Diary from I Am Malala

The prologue is important to the story because it —

• predicts that Malala will be famous

• establishes what Malala’s life was like

• explains why men were looking for Malala

• compare Malala’s life to that of her brother

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Based on paragraphs 16 through 23, the reader can conclude that —

• Malala believes the girls are safe

• Malala recognizes the young men

• something bad happens to Malala

• the girls on the bus distrust Malala

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The word pseudonym comes from the Greek word pseudo-, meaning “false”. What does pseudonym mean in paragraph 48?

• last name

• fake name

• nickname

• real name

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Paragraphs 25 through 62 are organized in a way that —

• compares and contrasts different points of view

• describes the advantages and disadvantages of being a girl in Pakistan

• compares and contrasts life before and after the Taliban

• describes events in the order in which they happened

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Which of the following expresses Malala's ideas about the importance of education?

• I'd already heard the rooster crow at dawn but had fallen back asleep.

• How would I complete my studies and become a doctor, which was my greatest hope at the time?

• I had an exam on Pakistani studies.

• "After the fifteenth of January, no girl, whether big or little, shall go to school."

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The author wrote her diary entries under a false name mainly because --

• She feared that her father would punish her for using her real name.

• She was too modest to use her real name.

• She did not want her friends to be envious of her.

• She feared that the Taliban would punish her for speaking out.

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Which sentence best describes Malala’s message in this excerpt?

• Citizens should follow the law.

• People should fight for their rights.

• Children should work hard in school.

• Governments should protect people.

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Which word best describes Malala, based on this selection?

• Boastful

• Courageous

• Reckless

• Youthful

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What is the most likely reason Malala did not tell her best friend about the diary?

• She thought Moniba would tell the Taliban.

• She would get into trouble at school.

• She didn’t want her secret identity known to anyone.

• She was afraid that Moniba would make fun of her.

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Which quote from the selection shows how Malala’s mother feels about the situation in this excerpt?

• “Speaking up is the only way things will get better [...]” (Paragraph 46)

• “It’s too risky [...]” (Paragraph 40)

• “The Taliban want to turn the girls of Pakistan into identical, lifeless dolls.” (Paragraph 36)

• “Malala, [...] there are real things to be afraid of.” (Paragraph 59)

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