Ch. 20-21 I Am Malala

What does Malala’s reaction to the death threat reveal about her character?

• She has prepared for this moment and embraces her responsibility.

• She is indifferent and doesn't care about her safety.

• She is in denial about the seriousness of the threat.

• She is confused and unsure of future steps to continue her advocacy.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sentence best shows the idea that Malala remained strong in a dangerous

situation?

• “Then I closed the computer and never looked at those words again. The worst

  had happened. I had been targeted by the Taliban.”

• “I think I had known this moment might come someday; now here it was.”

• “Here was a call for my death—an invitation from one terrorist to another,

  saying, ‘Go ahead, shoot her’—and I was as calm as could be.”

• “I was three years older now. I had traveled and given speeches and won

  awards.”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is an important theme in chapter 20?

• The importance of avoiding challenges to live a peaceful and quiet life.

• The importance of resilience and courage in the face of danger and adversity.

• The importance of accepting one’s fate without fighting for change.

• The importance of following tradition without questioning it.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How did the death threat against Malala affect her father? Choose TWO

• It made him more determined to support Malala’s campaign.

• It made him suggest that they stop campaigning.

• It caused him to speak out more boldly against the Taliban.

• It led him to become angry with Malala and her activism.

• It made him question the safety of their activism.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why is the arrival of the anonymous letter at the end of the passage especially disturbing, given the events earlier in the story?

• Because it shows that the girls broke the rules on their trip.

• Because it proves that the Taliban are still in control of the government.

• Because it twists a joyful and innocent experience into something shameful, showing how fear and control still exist even after the Taliban's defeat.

• Because the school had never been to the White Palace before.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which theme is best supported by the line: "My mother loved schoolwork even more than I did, if that was possible..."?

• Education is only important for children.

• Learning is something only done in school.

• It’s never too late to learn and reclaim what was lost.

• Parents should not try to do the same work as their children.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which two themes are reflected in the overall passage?

• The joy of nature and the importance of travel

• The power of education and the danger of extremist beliefs

• The value of winning competitions and school rivalry

• The benefits of humor and the challenges of parenting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the passage suggest about the different forms of resistance to oppression that are taking place within Malala's family?

• Malala’s family is focused only on traditional roles, avoiding conflict

• Resistance is shown only through protesting, not through education.

• Only Malala is truly resisting, while her parents are focused on daily life.

• Each family member resists in their own way—Malala and her father speak out publicly, while her mother fights oppression quietly by learning to read.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2