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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. How many people in Pakistan lost their homes as a result of the earthquake described in Chapter 8: “The Autumn of the Earthquake”?

2. What is the name of the festival celebrated yearly to commemorate the killing of the Prophet’s grandson Hussein Ibn Ali?

3. How tall was the Jehanabad Buddha outside of Mingora before the Taliban destroyed it?

4. What does Malka-e-Noor's name mean in English?

5. Who became Ziauddin's mentor and lent him money so that he could attend college?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. How did Ziauddin reach a compromise regarding girls' education at his school in Chapter 7: “The Mufti Who Tried to Close Our School”?

3. 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”?

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

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

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

8. What are your perceptions of Swat Valley based on Malala's descriptions of the region in Chapter 6: “Children of the Rubbish Mountain”?

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

10. What is one example of a contradiction in Malala's descriptions of herself in the autobiography?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and its fallout. When did the earthquake occur and where was its epicenter? How many people were killed as a result of the earthquake? What was the global response to the devastation in Pakistan? How did militant groups use the situation to their benefit? What efforts were made to prevent this situation?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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