Malala

According to Malala, the shooting affected her by altering her perspective and determination to fight for education.

• It weakened her determination.

• It made her more determined to fight for education.

• It had no significant effect on her.

• It scared her off from activism.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Summarize Malala's character using specific evidence from this article.

• Resilient and courageous as evidenced by her advocacy and determination.

• Passive and indifferent with little action.

• Selfish and unmotivated with no clear purpose.

• Confused and indecisive making inconsistent choices.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the word "ethics" most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 6?

“But we

thought that even terrorists might have some ethics,” Yousafzai says. “Because they

destroyed some 1,500 schools but they never injured a child. And she was a child.

• an understanding between right and wrong

• ability to commit violent acts

• a sense of cruelty or hatred

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which phrase from the text provides the best clue to the meaning of the word "ethics" as it is used in paragraph 6?

“But we

thought that even terrorists might have some ethics,” Yousafzai says. “Because they

destroyed some 1,500 schools but they never injured a child. And she was a child.

• A. "even terrorists"

• B. "destroyed some 1,500 schools"

• C. "they never injured a child"

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the effect of Malala's father's account in this news article?

• It allows readers to see that Malala achieved so much due to her strict upbringing and disciplined education.

• It suggests that Malala's father does not deserve much credit for raising her.

• It provides the perspective of someone who knows her well, and emphasizes the importance of encouraging educational equality.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10