A Schoolgirl’s Diary from I Am Malala

What is the main (& initiating) conflict in Malala: A School Girl's Diary?

• Malala wrote a diary that upset the Taliban

• The Taliban issued an edict forbidding girls from going to school after January 15

• Malala did not tell her best friend about the diary entries

• Malala's dad accidentally told everyone her secret

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6.5.a

The introductory paragraphs 1-9 are important because they -

• predict that Malala will be famous

• establish what Malala's life is like

• explain why men are looking for Malala

• compare Malala's life to that of her brother

Based on paragraphs 16-23, the reader can conclude that -

• Malala believes the girls are safe

• something bad happens to Malala

• Malala recognizes the young men

• the girls on the bus distrust Malala

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6.5.f

Which sentence best describes Malala's message in the selection?

• Citizens should follow the law.

• People should fight for their beliefs.

• Children should work hard in school.

• Governments should protect people.

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6.5.a

6.5.f

Match each cause to its effect.

• Many girls drop out of school.

• (Cause) The Taliban issues an edict that girl's cannot attend school.

• World learns about life under Taliban.

• (Cause) Malala keeps a diary of her life in Pakistan.

• Taliban target Malala.

• (Cause) Malala's father accidentally reveals her identity.

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6.5.b

Which two words best describe Malala, based on the selection?

• Boastful

• Courageous

• Determined

• Reckless

• Shy

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6.5.c

What does the Greek prefix pseudo- mean in the word pseudonym in paragraph 48?

• False

• First

• New

• Writing

Paragraphs 25–63 are organized in a way that — Responses

• • compares and contrasts different points of view

• • describes the 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

What is the main theme of 'A Schoolgirl’s Diary from I Am Malala'?

• A) The importance of education

• B) The power of silence

• C) The value of wealth

• D) The significance of tradition

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'A Schoolgirl’s Diary from I Am Malala'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony