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Christina Lamb, Malala YousafzaiI Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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1. Malala’s father has a nickname for her, which is Jani Mun. What is the literal translation of this name?
A) “Girl daughter”
B) “Apple of my eye”
C) “Soulmate”
D) “Happy one”
2. Before Islam came to the Swat Valley in the 11th century CE, the people followed what religion?
A) Hinduism
B) Buddhism
C) Christianity
D) Taoism
3. The quality of perseverance is a Yousafzai trait, passed down from generation to generation. Which of the following is NOT an example of the family’s perseverance?
A) Malala’s father pursues Malala’s mother even after being rejected by her family.
B) Malala’s ancestors escaped slaughter and founded a new society in Swat Valley.
C) Malala’s mother scrapes together funds to create a sewing business, against all odds.
D) Malala’s father attends college, even though his own father (Malala’s grandfather) refuses to fund his tuition.
4. In Chapter 5, what toy belonging to Malala does Safina steal from her?
A) A fake cell phone
B) A small TV
C) A set of walkie talkies
D) A silver necklace
5. Which of the following is the best example of why Malala’s extended family views her as a “modern” girl?
A) Because Malala likes American music, particularly country music
B) Because Malala speaks English fluently
C) Because Malala wears eyeshadow, lip gloss, and other makeup
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