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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. On what date did Malala have her first trip outside of the hospital in Chapter 24: “They Have Snatched Her Smile”?

2. Who carried out the surgery to repair Malala's facial nerves in Chapter 24: “They Have Snatched Her Smile”?

3. What does the term "purdah" refer to in Malala's story?

4. How much money did the governor give to Ziauddin for Malala's treatment in Peshawar in Chapter 21: “God, I Entrust Her to You”?

5. What does "IDP" refer to in Malala's narrative?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Malala describe the Pakistani response to the news of the U.S. assassination of Osama bin Laden in Chapter 17: “Praying to Be Tall”?

2. Who claimed responsibility for the shooting of Malala? Why did they claim this action was committed?

3. Why did Malala's family leave their home in Chapter 15: “Leaving the Valley”? Where did they go?

4. When did Malala awaken from the medically induced coma she was placed in, in Chapter 23: “The Girl Shot in the Head, Birmingham”? What were Malala's impressions when she awoke?

5. How does Malala describe the government's attempts to capture her attackers in Chapter 20: “Who Is Malala?”

6. How does Malala describe her filming for the New York Times in Chapter 13: “The Diary of Gul Makai”?

7. How does Malala describe her family's return home in Chapter 16: “The Valley of Sorrows”? How long had they been away?

8. Why was Malala not fearful for her life as she spoke out for women's education, according to her narrative in Chapter 13: “The Diary of Gul Makai”?

9. When did the monsoons hit Malala's valley in Chapter 16: “The Valley of Sorrows”? What caused the monsoons?

10. Who was the gunman that shot Malala? Who was captured and held by law enforcement after the shooting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the assassination of Osama bin Laden and its impact on the relationship between the United States and Pakistan. What were the perceptions of Americans regarding bin Laden’s capture and death within Pakistan? What conspiracy theories developed both in the U.S. and in Pakistan regarding this event?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the settings of Gulkada and Mingora in Pakistan's Swat Valley and the history of the Pashtun people. How is the ethnicity of Pashtuns defined? How does Pashtun culture differ from the culture of other Pakistanis and Muslims? What historical relationships have the Pashtun people had with the people of surrounding nations?

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