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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters 5 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Ziauddin's older brother who worked for years as a teacher at a local school in the village in Chapter 3: “Growing Up in a School”?
(a) Faiz Mohammad.
(b) Abdul Rashid.
(c) Usman Bhai Jan.
(d) Saeed Ramzan.

2. On what day of a newborn child's life does the family traditionally celebrate in Malala's culture?
(a) The third day.
(b) The fifth day.
(c) The seventh day.
(d) The second day.

3. Malala says that her ancestors arrived in Swat in what century in Chapter 1: “A Daughter is Born”?
(a) The fifteenth century.
(b) The seventeenth century.
(c) The thirteenth century.
(d) The twelfth century.

4. Where did Ziauddin live with Nasir Pacha and his wife in Chapter 3: “Growing Up in a School”?
(a) Gulkada.
(b) Jamia Hafsa.
(c) Spal Bandi.
(d) Abbottabad.

5. Who was Malala's kindergarten teacher?
(a) Miss Shazia.
(b) Miss Hammeda.
(c) Miss Ulfat.
(d) Miss Jajai.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Malala Yousafzai born?

2. Who wrote the letter that Ziauddin kept framed outside of his office, according to Malala in Chapter 5 : “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You”?

3. What Indian children's series was Malala's favorite program when her family got a television in Chapter 6: “Children of the Rubbish Mountain”?

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. What years comprised the Soviet War in Afghanistan?

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