1. Who is Malala's best friend and academic rival that she describes as being constantly on guard, fearful that her brothers would find her guilty of some infraction and make her stop attending school?
(a) Asia Bibi.
(b) Jajai.
(c) Moniba.
(d) Aneesa.

2. What landmark in Mingora became known as "Bloody Square" during the Taliban's occupation of the Swat District?
(a) Green Square.
(b) White Square.
(c) Silver Lake.
(d) Green Gardens.

3. What are the names of Malala's younger brothers?
(a) Khushal and Atal.
(b) Khanjee and Faiz.
(c) Ziauddin and Atal.
(d) Akbar and Shaheen.

4. What two denominations comprise Islam?
(a) Shaivists and Vaishnavists.
(b) Shaktis and Devis.
(c) Sunnis and Shias.
(d) Serbs and Croats.

5. What is the national language of Pakistan?
(a) Hindi.
(b) Bengali.
(c) English.
(d) Urdu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Malala's cousin that she shared a room with so that the cousin could attend school in Chapter 6: “Children of the Rubbish Mountain”?

2. What speech disorder did Malala's father struggle with when he was young?

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

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

5. Who was Malala's kindergarten teacher?

(see the answer key)

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