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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did Benazir Bhutto return to Pakistan after nine years in exile?

2. Malala says that her ancestors arrived in Swat in what century in Chapter 1: “A Daughter is Born”?

3. During what years was General Zia President of Pakistan?

4. When was Malala Yousafzai born?

5. What does Malala say the population of Pakistan is today in Chapter 7: “The Mufti Who Tried to Close Our School”?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Malala describe the history of the Swat Valley in Chapter 1: “A Daughter is Born”? What is Swat's relationship to Pakistan?

2. How does Malala describe her first impressions of the Taliban members that began appearing in her village in Chapter 9: “Radio Mullah”?

3. What gifts did Malala's family bring to the villagers in Chapter 4: “The Village”? Why?

4. How does Malala describe the role of the CIA in the Russian-Afghan War in Chapter 2: “My Father the Falcon”?

5. How were girls' schools impacted by the spread of the Taliban in 2008-2009, according to Malala in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?

6. When does Malala describe the traditional celebration for the birth of a child in Chapter 4: “The Village”? Why did Malala's family not have a celebration for her birth?

7. How does Malala describe the earthquake that shook her village in Chapter 8: “The Autumn of the Earthquake”?

8. How does Malala illustrate the loyalty of her friendships in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?

9. What extracurricular activities did Malala participate in while in school in Pakistan?

10. What conflict did Malala encounter with her religious teacher in Chapter 10: "Toffees, Tennis Balls and the Buddhas of Swat”? How did Malala's father advise her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss what illustrates Maulana Fazlullah’s influences on the Swat Valley. When did Fazlullah become the leader of Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM)? Why was Sufi Muhammad arrested and what influence had he had in the Swat Valley? How did Fazlullah initially gain recognition and followers?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the political, social, and cultural impacts of Operation Rah-e-Rast. How many Pashtuns were displaced due to the fighting in Swat Valley? Where did the refugees go and how were they welcomed? How was Malala’s family impacted by the fighting?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss Ziauddin’s childhood and family. Where was Ziauddin born? How was the culture of this area described at this time? Where was Ziauddin educated? What was Ziauddin’s relationship like with his parents? How many siblings did he have?

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