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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. Where was Osama bin Laden living when the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center occurred?

3. Who wrote the poem about Nazi Germany that Ziauddin carried in his pocket, according to Malala in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?

4. Who was Ziauddin's friend from his village that worked as an electrician and gave Ziauddin money when he was in college?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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”?

3. How were girls' schools impacted by the spread of the Taliban in 2008-2009, according to Malala in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?

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

5. How does Malala describe the history of the Swat Valley in Chapter 1: “A Daughter is Born”? What is Swat's relationship to Pakistan?

6. When does Malala describe the traditional celebration for the birth of a child in Chapter 4: “The Village”? Why did Malala's family not have a celebration for her birth?

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

8. 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?

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

10. 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”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the aftermath of 9/11 and the U.S. “War on Terror.” When did the U.S. invade Afghanistan? How did the U.S.’s invasion of Afghanistan change perceptions of Americans in other countries in the Middle East? What impacts can be seen today as a result of the U.S. War in Afghanistan?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the changes in Pakistan during the years under General Zia’s rule. How did Zia’s rule change the role of women in society? How did the citizens of the country react to Zia’s new laws and regulations? What role did General Zia play in the Soviet War in Afghanistan?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss what illustrates Maulana Fazlullah’s influences on the Swat Valley. When did Fazlullah become the leader of Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM)? Why was Sufi Muhammad arrested and what influence had he had in the Swat Valley? How did Fazlullah initially gain recognition and followers?

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