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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Sher Zaman take work when he did not attend college, according to Malala in Chapter 5 : “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You”?

2. What percentage of Pakistanis are Muslim today, according to Malala in Chapter 7: “The Mufti Who Tried to Close Our School”?

3. What magical object did the character Sanju have on Malala's favorite childhood television show?

4. What years comprised the Soviet War in Afghanistan?

5. What landmark in Mingora became known as "Bloody Square" during the Taliban's occupation of the Swat District?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflict did Malala encounter with her religious teacher in Chapter 10: "Toffees, Tennis Balls and the Buddhas of Swat”? How did Malala's father advise her?

2. How does Malala describe her relationship with her rural cousins in Chapter 4: “The Village”?

3. How does Malala illustrate the loyalty of her friendships in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?

4. What customs regarding women in the village does Malala describe in Chapter 4: “The Village”?

5. How does Malala describe the differences within the Muslim faith in Chapter 8: “The Autumn of the Earthquake”?

6. How does Malala describe the role of the CIA in the Russian-Afghan War in Chapter 2: “My Father the Falcon”?

7. How does Malala introduce the reader to her world in the Swat Valley in Chapter 1: “A Daughter is Born”? What are the roles of women in Malala's culture?

8. How did the arrival of the Taliban impact barbers and beauticians in Chapter 9: “Radio Mullah”? Why?

9. How does Malala describe her relationship with her best childhood friend in Chapter 5 : “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You”?

10. How does Malala describe the arrival of the Taliban in her village in Chapter 9: “Radio Mullah”? How old was Malala when the Taliban arrived?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the history of the nation of Pakistan. Who were Pakistan’s leaders? What system of government was established? Who was allowed to vote? What role did and does religion play in the government of Pakistan? What percentage of Pakistanis are Muslim?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Malala’s impressions of Shangla in Chapter 4: “The Village.” How did Malala perceive the differences between this setting and her home? What differences does Malala point out between herself and her cousins? How did Malala perceive this setting differently when she visited it again later?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the establishment of the Khushal School. Who partnered with Ziauddin to open the school? On what date was it opened? Where was the school located? How many students attended in the beginning? How many of the students of the school were girls?

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