Speech at the United Nations by Malala

What does Malala call world leaders to do at the end of her speech?

• She calls them to donate money to help

• She calls them to advertise for more schooling options

• She calls them to help address the obstacles keeping children from education

• She calls them to have lunch and talk more about the issue

What is most closely a central idea of the text?

• Malala has never had the opportunity to take high school courses.

• Nations around the world are not doing enough to help and protect education in poorer countries.

• Malala thinks that she is not worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize and it should be given to someone who is standing up against violent conflicts.

• If striking down terrorists was a higher priority, children would have better educational opportunities.

Which of the following best explains the significance of Malala’s lines about a friend who dreamed of being a doctor (paragraph 44)?

• Her friend was killed by the Taliban.

• Malala is not in favor of women choosing having a family over their careers.

• Girls face unique obstacles in obtaining their education.

• Malala is using her friend’s story as an inspirational tale.

What is most closely the meaning of “let’s begin this ending” (paragraph 68)?

• Malala would like to see education available for children worldwide.

• Malala is using her acceptance speech to announce her retirement from social justice.

• Malala wants to see the Taliban eliminated once and for all.

• Malala is pushing for governments to outlaw forcing children into marriage.

How does Malala Yousafzai use pathos in her speech to persuade her audience at the United Nations?

• By presenting statistical data on education

• By recounting her personal experiences and struggles

• By using technical language to discuss educational policies

• By citing famous philosophers on the topic of education

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What is a common theme in Malala Yousafzai's speeches to international audiences?

• The importance of economic development

• The need for global disarmament

• The right to education for all children

• The benefits of global trade

How has Malala Yousafzai's story influenced the global movement for girls' education?

• It has led to a decrease in global efforts for girls' education

• It has had a minimal impact on the global movement

• It has significantly boosted global efforts and awareness for girls' education

• It has shifted the focus away from education to other issues

What effect does Malala aim to achieve by using the phrase "We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced"?

• To encourage passive acceptance

• To motivate action and speaking out

• To express gratitude to her supporters

• To provide a factual statement about human psychology

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What is a key message Malala Yousafzai has shared in her speeches and writings?

• The importance of financial wealth

• The need for global peace

• The value of education for all, especially girls

• The benefits of technology in education

How does hearing Malala's expereince make you feel about the world we live in and your own right to an education?

• It makes me feel scared for my saftey

• It makes me feel thankful to know I am given the chance to become educated

• It make me feel sad that people around the world have to struggle like she did just to gain an education

• It makes me feel curious why more rich countries are allowing these things to happen in other places