Ch.16 I Am Malala

What does Malala describe in paragraph 10?

• A celebration her family attended in the town of Shangla in celebration of the holiday.

• A peaceful vacation her family enjoyed in Mardan to escape the hardships in Swat Valley.

• A school trip she went on with her classmates to experience new learning opportunities.

• A long and difficult journey her family had to experience to reach Shangla.

What do paragraphs 10 through 11 reveal about Malala and her family’s experience during their journey to Shangla?

• It highlights their peaceful and planned trip to visit family and enjoy a few days away.

• It shows they were taking a sightseeing journey to explore new places and try different kinds of travel.

• It reveals the challenges they face while trying to reach a safe place to stay.

• It emphasizes their uncertainty about which direction to go, causing them to travel back home.

Part B: Which text evidence best supports your answer to Part A?

• “First we had to go out of our way because that’s where Safina’s family and my father’s friend were going, and we traveled with them.”

• “It was nearly dark, and a curfew would go into effect any minute as we reached the roadblock near Shangla.”

• “When we got to the town of Mardan, we went on by ourselves, taking the Flying Coach as far as it would go.”

• “By the end of our journey, we were on foot, carrying all our things over rough, dangerous roads.”

Which sentence from the text best supports the idea that there was uncertainty about Taliban’s control?

• “Internally displaced persons. That’s what we were now, not Pakistanis, not Pashtuns. Our identity had been reduced to three letters: IDP.”

• “The Taliban had only recently left the mountains, but there was a rumor they would be back.”

• “We begged the man, and after my grandmother began to weep, he let us pass.”

• “Finally, when we staggered into Shangla, our relatives were shocked.”

What is the best summary of the selection?

• Malala and her family leave their home because of violence and travel for days through dangerous conditions. After reaching Shangla, they face more uncertainty about their safety, but their journey reflects their determination to stay together and survive.

• Malala’s family travels to Shangla, where they meet friends and relatives. Their journey was enjoyable and they are relieved to finally reach their destination. Malala contemplates on how life will be when she returns back home.

• After leaving their home, Malala and her family experience hardship during their journey. When they finally reach Shangla, they are greeted with open arms by their relatives, and experience no difficulties crossing to Mingora.

• Malala and her family travel to Shangla, hoping for a peaceful life. They face some minor difficulties along the way but are able to find safety and are able to reunite with her friends and other relatives.

How does Malala demonstrate resilience while adjusting to life as a displaced person in Chapter 16? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. (RACE)