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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. Who wrote the speech that Malala's father used in the speech contest that he won as a young man in Chapter 2: “My Father the Falcon”?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His mother.

2. What magical object did the character Sanju have on Malala's favorite childhood television show?
(a) A magic carpet.
(b) A magic brush.
(c) A magic stove.
(d) A magic pencil.

3. What was the name of Nasir Pacha's wife in Chapter 3: “Growing Up in a School”?
(a) Jajai.
(b) Ayesha.
(c) Moniba.
(d) Aneesa.

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) Revenge.
(b) Love.
(c) Family.
(d) Hunger.

5. Who was Malala's headmistress at school that told the students not to listen to the Radio Mullah in Chapter 9: “Radio Mullah”?
(a) Madam Maryam.
(b) Miss Shazia.
(c) Miss Ulfat.
(d) Miss Hammeda.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What two denominations comprise Islam?

4. How tall was the Jehanabad Buddha outside of Mingora before the Taliban destroyed it?

5. 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”?

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