I Am Malala

What did Malala decide she wanted to be when she got older?

• a teacher

• a wife

• a mother

• a politician

Who had a prize named after them?

• Safina

• Moniba

• Khushal

• Malala

According to Chapter 1, how does Malala feel about her city and the Swat Valley?

• She thinks it is filled with old things, like the ancient ruins, and should become more modern.

• She thinks it is dirty and ugly, because people throw their trash in the river.

• She thinks it is too violent and dangerous for women.

• She thinks it is unique, beautiful, and has a rich history.

Which of the following best describes Malala's relationship to her father?

• She often rebels against his demands.

• Malala's father encourages her education, and she both admires and loves him deeply.

• Malala forces her father to respect her.

• Malala is often angry at her father for making her into an independent girl.

Malala is from the country of

• Afghanistan

• Pakistan

• India

• Tajikstan

It was important that Malala's name was included in her family tree because

• A woman's name had not been included in the family tree for 300 years

• All women and children were included in the family tree as part of tradition

• Her father wanted to have a boy.

• She was the most important person in her family.

Why did Malala include the story of Malalai of Maiwand?

• Her father wrote a poem about Malalai. He always read it to guests who visited their house.

• Malalai is a female symbol of bravery and courage in Pashtun culture. Malala is proud that she was named after her.

• Malalai was the name of Malala's great grandmother who fought to free her son from unfair imprisonment.

• The school that Malala attended was named after Malalai of Maiwand. It was an all girls school.

What does this tell us about Malala's family?

• Their families were too poor to arrange a marriage, and Malala's father was not very attractive.

• They don't always follow the traditions of their culture, and they are a loving family.

• Malala's father wanted to marry an educated woman, and Malala's mother was very pious.

• Malala had a large family, and her parents had known each other all their lives.

Where was Malala born?

• Mingora, Pakistan

• Kalam Valley, Pakistan

• Peshawar

• Mardan

What does Malala's father do for a living?

• A religious scholar

• A teacher

• A miner

• He does not work