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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters 7 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Malala say the population of Pakistan is today in Chapter 7: “The Mufti Who Tried to Close Our School”?
(a) 180 million.
(b) 120 million.
(c) 80 million.
(d) 100 million.

2. What is the name of the village where Malala Yousafzai born?
(a) Spal Bandi.
(b) Gulkada.
(c) Shangla.
(d) Mingora.

3. During what years was General Zia President of Pakistan?
(a) 1978-1988.
(b) 1967-1981.
(c) 1989-1992.
(d) 1976-1980.

4. 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?
(a) Love.
(b) Family.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Hunger.

5. What does Malka-e-Noor's name mean in English?
(a) Queen of Light.
(b) Rose petal.
(c) Cornflower.
(d) Sunrise.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does Malala say her family moved by the time she was thirteen in Chapter 8: “The Autumn of the Earthquake”?

2. On what date does Malala describe the earthquake occurring that devastated her region in Chapter 8: “The Autumn of the Earthquake” ?

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

4. What is the name of Malala's mother?

5. What is the name of Malala's father?

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