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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters 9 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Malala's father believe to be the root of all of Pakistan's problems, according to Malala in Chapter 3: “Growing Up in a School”?
(a) Government corruption.
(b) Lack of natural resources.
(c) Religion.
(d) Lack of education.

2. What is the name of Malala's teacher whose husband had been killed by the Taliban while working as a police officer in Matta in Chapter 10: "Toffees, Tennis Balls and the Buddhas of Swat”?
(a) Miss Ulfat.
(b) Madam Maryam.
(c) Miss Hammeda.
(d) Miss Shazia.

3. On what date does Malala describe the earthquake occurring that devastated her region in Chapter 8: “The Autumn of the Earthquake” ?
(a) December 6, 2012.
(b) October 8, 2005.
(c) October 18, 2007.
(d) July 12, 1997.

4. How old does Malala say she was when the Taliban came to the valley where her family lived in Chapter 9: “Radio Mullah”?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 16.
(d) 13.

5. Where did Sher Zaman take work when he did not attend college, according to Malala in Chapter 5 : “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You”?
(a) The village butcher shop.
(b) The village mosque.
(c) The village pharmacy.
(d) The British Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Malala's headmistress at school that told the students not to listen to the Radio Mullah in Chapter 9: “Radio Mullah”?

2. In what year was the nation of Pakistan created?

3. What does the word "badal" from Chapter 5 : “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You” translate to in English?

4. What toy did Malala believe her friend Safina had stolen from her in Chapter 5 : “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You”?

5. When did General Musharraf seize power of Pakistan through a military coup d'etat?

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