Malala Speaks Out

What does paragraph 6 most likely reveal about Malala’s father?

• Malala’s father admires his daughter’s dedication to education.

• Malala’s father is afraid of recent threats from the Taliban rulers.

• Malala’s father works to disrupt Western influences on his family.

• Malala’s father is involved in the administration of the girls’ school.

What does the following text from paragraph 12 most likely reveal about the situation in Swat Valley? "‘No one has gone to school following the Taliban’s deadline. The army is doing nothing about it. They are sitting in their bunkers on top of the hills. They slaughter goats and eat with pleasure.’”

• The army should protect the citizens of Swat Valley but is obeying the Taliban’s orders.

• The army and Taliban are positioned and ready to fight if citizens ignore new rules in Swat Valley.

• The army is dedicated to protecting the rights of the citizens who want to be educated in Swat Valley.

• The army and the citizens have more time for leisure in Swat Valley after changes ordered by the Taliban.

Who is a student in America that provides assistance to Malala’s family?

• Malala's grandmother

• Shiza Shahid

• Malala's father

• Malala's mother

• Adam Ellick

Who prays that Malala will stand up for her convictions and be safe?

• Malala's grandmother

• Malala's father

• Shiza Shahid

• Adam Ellick

Who is certain that Malala will continue her schooling and become a great and well-known inspiration to people?

• Malala's father

• Malala's mother

• Adam Ellick

• Shiza Shahid

In “Malala the Powerful,” Malala Yousafzai's viewpoint is that no one has the right to oppress women and prevent them from having an education and a career. How is this viewpoint best conveyed?

• She establishes the Malala Fund to support women.

• She publishes a memoir of her accomplishments.

• She resists and speaks out against the Taliban.

• She attends school in the United Kingdom.

Which answer describes similarities in the texts “Malala the Powerful” and “Statement by the President on Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi Winning the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize”?

• Both passages explain how despite threats and intimidation, Malala has not been silenced by the Taliban and still fights for the right for all children to get an education.

• Both passages describe Malala's call for all developed nations to support the expansion of educational opportunities for girls in developing countries.

• Both passages include a comment that the United States will always stand by those who work to defend universal human rights.

• Both passages explain that Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize because even in the face of danger she promoted education for all, especially girls.

What is the main theme of Malala's speech in 'Malala Speaks Out'?

• The importance of education for girls

• The need for political reform

• The role of technology in education

• The impact of climate change

Which literary device is predominantly used in Malala's speech?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Personification

What does Malala emphasize about the power of education in her speech?

• It is a tool for personal growth

• It is a means to gain wealth

• It is a way to travel the world

• It is a method to learn languages