I Am Malala Final Assessment

What is the central theme of I Am Malala?

• The importance of wealth

• Revenge against injustice

• The power of education and the right to learn

• The dangers of technology

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How does Malala’s relationship with her father influence her views on education?

• He encourages her to abandon school

• He supports her dreams and activism

• He remains neutral on the subject

• He wants her to become a doctor, not an activist

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Which best describes Malala’s tone throughout the memoir?

• Arrogant and dismissive

• Humorous and sarcastic

• Reflective and courageous

• Indifferent and passive

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The setting of Swat Valley is important because:

• It is known for peace and stability

• It highlights the contrast between beauty and violence

• It is where Malala vacations

• It is a wealthy region with elite schools

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What role does the Taliban play in the memoir?

• They protect the local people

• They build new schools for girls

• They attempt to silence women and destroy education

• They work with Malala to improve education

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What effect did the shooting have on Malala’s mission?

• It discouraged her and she gave up activism

• It weakened her voice internationally

• It intensified global awareness and support for her cause

• It made her reject her culture

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Malala's purpose in writing the memoir is to:

• Entertain readers with war stories

• Share her journey and advocate for girls’ education

• Boast about her fame and accomplishments

• Criticize Western education

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Which quote best supports the theme of resilience?

• “I had two options: one was to remain silent and wait to be killed.”

• “My mother always made my favorite dishes.”

• “The exams were quite easy this year.”

• “We played cricket in the courtyard every day.”

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How does Malala's cultural background shape her identity?

• She rejects her Pashtun identity

• It makes her feel superior to others

• It gives her pride and a sense of purpose

• It is something she hides from the world

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Malala’s use of first-person narration helps readers:

• Understand the Taliban’s point of view

• Distance themselves from her emotions

• Connect with her experiences on a personal level

• Focus only on the historical facts

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