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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: Chapters 23 - Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the women of the "Burqa Brigade" from, according to Malala in Chapter 10: "Toffees, Tennis Balls and the Buddhas of Swat”?
(a) Jamia Hafsa.
(b) Gulkada.
(c) Spal Bandi.
(d) Malakand.

2. Who initially agreed to blog for the BBC before her father found out and forbade her in Chapter 13: “The Diary of Gul Makai”?
(a) Moniba.
(b) Ayesha.
(c) Asia Bibi.
(d) Aneesa.

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

4. How much money did the governor give to Ziauddin for Malala's treatment in Peshawar in Chapter 21: “God, I Entrust Her to You”?
(a) 50,000 rupees.
(b) 1 million rupees.
(c) 100,000 rupees.
(d) 10,000 rupees.

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”?
(a) A teddy bear.
(b) A toy cell phone.
(c) A Barbie doll.
(d) A Cabbage Patch doll.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age are girls considered to be adults in Islam?

2. Who was the neurosurgeon that first examined Malala at the hospital in Peshawar in Chapter 21: “God, I Entrust Her to You”?

3. Where in England was Malala transferred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Chapter 22: "Journey into the Unknown"?

4. What are the names of Malala's younger brothers?

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

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