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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. What does Malala describe as the class she struggled most with in school in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?
2. What years comprised the Soviet War in Afghanistan?
3. Where did the dancer Shabana live in Mingora?
4. Under General Zia's Presidency in Pakistan, how much weight were judges supposed to give to a woman's testimony compared to the testimony of a man?
5. How many people were killed as a result of the earthquake described by Malala in Chapter 8: “The Autumn of the Earthquake”?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Malala describe the role of competition within her friendships in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?
2. What does Malala say about conspiracies in Chapter 5 : “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You”? What is the impact of this statement?
3. What is one example of a contradiction in Malala's descriptions of herself in the autobiography?
4. How were girls' schools impacted by the spread of the Taliban in 2008-2009, according to Malala in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?
5. What gifts did Malala's family bring to the villagers in Chapter 4: “The Village”? Why?
6. How did the culture of Pakistan change under the rule of General Musharraf, according to Malala in Chapter 7: “The Mufti Who Tried to Close Our School”?
7. What extracurricular activities did Malala participate in while in school in Pakistan?
8. Where did Malala's family go for the Eid holiday in Chapter 4: “The Village”? How is this village described?
9. How does Malala illustrate the loyalty of her friendships in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?
10. How does Malala describe the earthquake that shook her village in Chapter 8: “The Autumn of the Earthquake”?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Malala’s relationship with her father as illustrated in the autobiography. What is unique about the bond between Malala and Ziauddin? Why do you think Ziauddin viewed the birth of a daughter differently than others within his society? How did his viewpoints influence their relationship?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the political, social, and cultural impacts of Operation Rah-e-Rast. How many Pashtuns were displaced due to the fighting in Swat Valley? Where did the refugees go and how were they welcomed? How was Malala’s family impacted by the fighting?
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