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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 were killed in the blast at a high school in Malala's hometown on February 28, 2008?
2. What is the national language of Pakistan?
3. What does the word "Eid" translate to from Arabic?
4. On what date does Malala describe the earthquake occurring that devastated her region in Chapter 8: “The Autumn of the Earthquake” ?
5. Who is Malala's best friend and academic rival that she describes as being constantly on guard, fearful that her brothers would find her guilty of some infraction and make her stop attending school?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is a "mufti"? Who was the mufti that attempted to cross Ziauddin in Chapter 7: “The Mufti Who Tried to Close Our School”?
2. How does Malala illustrate the loyalty of her friendships in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?
3. What is the story that Malala relates of Shabana in Chapter 12: “The Bloody Square”?
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 arrival of the Taliban in her village in Chapter 9: “Radio Mullah”? How old was Malala when the Taliban arrived?
6. What extracurricular activities did Malala participate in while in school in Pakistan?
7. How does Malala describe her relationship with her rural cousins in Chapter 4: “The Village”?
8. How did Ziauddin reach a compromise regarding girls' education at his school in Chapter 7: “The Mufti Who Tried to Close Our School”?
9. How does Malala describe the role of the CIA in the Russian-Afghan War in Chapter 2: “My Father the Falcon”?
10. Why does Malala say that the Taliban leaders banned polio vaccines in Chapter 9: “Radio Mullah”? How did the citizens respond?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the histories, divisions, beliefs, and customs of Sunnis and Shias. How do Sunnis and Shias differ in their beliefs? How are their customs different? How have Sunnis and Shias gotten along historically? To which of these denominations does Malala’s family descend?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Describe and discuss Malala’s religious and cultural upbringing in the Swat Valley. What are some of the defining customs of this region and people? How did Malala’s early life differ from your own in terms of custom, religion, and society? What are some aspects of her culture that Malala loves?
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