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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. When was the dancer Shabana killed by the Taliban?
2. Who was Malala's chemistry teacher in high school in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?
3. Where did Ziauddin live with Nasir Pacha and his wife in Chapter 3: “Growing Up in a School”?
4. Who wrote the letter that Ziauddin kept framed outside of his office, according to Malala in Chapter 5 : “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You”?
5. What does the word "badal" from Chapter 5 : “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You” translate to in English?
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. Where did Malala's family go for the Eid holiday in Chapter 4: “The Village”? How is this village described?
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 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”?
5. What extracurricular activities did Malala participate in while in school in Pakistan?
6. What are your perceptions of Swat Valley based on Malala's descriptions of the region in Chapter 6: “Children of the Rubbish Mountain”?
7. What is the story that Malala relates of Shabana in Chapter 12: “The Bloody Square”?
8. How does Malala describe the tribal feuds within the Swat Valley in Chapter 1: “A Daughter is Born”?
9. 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?
10. How does Malala describe the history of the Swat Valley in Chapter 1: “A Daughter is Born”? What is Swat's relationship to Pakistan?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the theme of competition in I Am Malala. How does Malala describe the competition between herself and her peers in school? What are examples of competition Malala points out with her neighbor that stole her phone in Chapter 5? How does Malala feel about her competitive nature?
Essay Topic 2
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 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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