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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 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”?

2. What did Malala's father believe to be the root of all of Pakistan's problems, according to Malala in Chapter 3: “Growing Up in a School”?

3. Who wrote The Satanic Verses?

4. What does Malala describe as the class she struggled most with in school in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?

5. What Shakespearean play did Malala write a sketch about based on corruption in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasoning does Malala give for why Pashtun's don't say thank you in Chapter 5 : “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You”?

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

3. How does Malala describe the role of competition within her friendships in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?

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

5. Where did Malala's family go for the Eid holiday in Chapter 4: “The Village”? How is this village described?

6. What extracurricular activities did Malala participate in while in school in Pakistan?

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

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

9. What led Malala to begin stealing her childhood friend's toys 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 and discuss Malala’s mother in the narrative. Why did Malala’s mother stop attending school? What caused her to later regret this decision? How did Malala’s mother and father meet? How would you characterize the relationship between Malala’s mother and father?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss Benazir Bhutto’s 1999 exile in Dubai, her 2007 return, and her assassination on December 27, 2007. What elections were taking place when Bhutto retuned? What did the people of Pakistan hope for with her return? Who assassinated Benazir Bhutto? What was the impact of her assassination on the people and politics of Pakistan?

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