English I Am Malala quiz ch 14-19- 4/22/26

They didn’t have to cook for their fathers, and they had the freedom to go out without a man and dress however they wanted. Yet, they were still not equal to men as their images were used to sell things.

What did Malala notice about the women in the United States when she watched the Ugly Betty DVD? (p. 86-87)

They play Army vs. Taliban.

What game do Atal and his friends begin to play? (p.87) Why is this significant?

She says the army was doing nothing, except “looking busy.”

What is Malala’s view of the Pakistani army in light of Fazlullah’s continued attacks?

Fazlullah lifts the ban on girls’ elementary schools and allows girls 10 and younger to go back to school.

How did Fazlullah waiver his ban of girls’ schools? (p. 88)

The girls who were too old (over 10) to go to school still went in secret, wearing everyday clothes.

What was the secret school? (p. 89)

More than ⅓ of the population fled.

What happened in Mingora over the month that schools were closed? (p. 89)

She could have been beaten or killed if she had been caught teaching the older girls.

Why does Malala call Madam Maryam brave? (p.89)

The government agreed to impose Sharia if the Taliban would stop fighting.

What were the conditions of the peace treaty between the government and the Taliban? (p. 90)

All aspects of life would be dictated by religious judges.

How does Malala explain sharia? (p. 90)

The Taliban allowed all girls to go back to school as long as they covered themselves.

How did the Taliban again adjust their position on girls’ schools? (p. 91)

Malala said she was disappointed because the situation had gotten worse, and she said the government should do more to help. She also said she wasn’t afraid and that she would get her education.

What did Malala say when she was asked her opinion on the peace treaty? (p. 91-92)

• The Taliban openly patrolled the streets with guns and sticks.

• They killed policemen.

• They threatened women who were not wearing the proper burqa.

• They flogged a teenage girl and released a video of her attack.

What are some examples of the Taliban’s continued acts of violence in Mingora? Give three examples from the text. (p. 92-94)

Malala’s family received messages from all over the world.

What happened after the New York Times documentary aired? (p. 94)

The Taliban planned to attack Islamabad (the capital)

What news did Malala’s father share after hearing Sufi Mohammad’s speech? (p. 94-95)

They decide to leave Mingora and seek shelter in Shangla.

What did Malala’s family decide to do in response to increased fighting in Swat? (p. 95)

Books; chicks

What did Malala want to take with her to Shangla?  What did her brothers want to take? (p. 96-97)

2 million

How many people fled their homes around the time that Malala and her family left Mingora? (p. 98)

Her father goes to Peshawar to warn people there about the coming danger of the Taliban.

Where did Malala’s father go when the rest of the family went to Shangla? Why did he go there? (p. 98)

They traveled with family friends by car, then took the Flying Coach as far as they could before walking the last 15 miles. They finally reached Shangla after dark. The normally 2-hour journey took them 2 days.

Describe Malala and her family’s journey to Shangla? (p. 98-99)

The school was more than 30 minutes away by foot. There were very few girls over 10 who attended the school, so the girls were taught alongside the boys. The girls in school cover their faces and do not speak freely in class. A teacher slapped Malala’s hand with a stick for being late to school.

What was Malala’s experience with school in Shangla? (p. 99-100)

By listening to the radio, she learned that the army had the Taliban on the run. Within 4 weeks the army had regained control of the city.

How did Malala get updates about the war in Mingora? What did she learn?

She asked him to help girls get an education. He said Pakistan had lots of problems and that the U.S. was already helping by pledging billions of dollars in economic aid and helping to provide electricity and gas to the country. (Basically, he was saying that the education of girls wasn’t a top priority.)

What did Malala ask Richard Holbrooke, a special ambassador from the U.S.? What was his response?

Shangla, Peshawar, Islamabad, and Abbottabad.

Name the four cities Malala visited during her time away from Mingora?

Everyone forgot her birthday, but she made a wish for peace in Swat Valley.

What happens on Malala’s 12th birthday?

3 months

How long had Malala and her family been away from Mingora by the time they returned? (p. 104)

• Buildings were destroyed or marked with bullet holes, cars were burned, windows were broken, and store shelves were empty.

• The army, armed with machine guns, remained, but few people had returned.

Upon her return, what evidence of the war does Malala describe? (p. 104-105)

The school was used as a base by the Pakistani army. It was still standing but was littered with trash. In addition, anti-Taliban slogans were scribbled on the walls, and a hole in one wall revealed the street below.

Who had used the school during the war, and in what condition did they leave the school? (p. 106)

The letter blamed the people of Swat for allowing the Taliban to take control of their land.

What did the letter left in Malala’s dad’s office say? (p. 106)

She now wants to be a politician, instead of a doctor, so that she can someday help solve her country’s problems.

How have Malala’s career plans changed at this point in the book? (p. 106)

It would take a long time for the seed to bear fruit, so Malala’s action signifies her hope for a peaceful future in Swat.

What is the significance behind Malala’s planting of a mango seed outside her house?

She was worried that she wouldn’t grow taller. She felt her height made her seem less authoritative and made it harder to get people’s attention.

At thirteen years old, what does Malala say she worries about? Why? (p. 107-108)

She served as the speaker for the group of 60 students from all over Swat. The group met monthly for a year to pass resolutions, which were then sent to government officials. Some of them were acted upon, proving that this group was making a difference.

What does Malala do as part of the District Child Assembly Swat? (p. 108)

The Taliban attacked a friend of Ziauddin’s who had spoken out against the Taliban.Others who opposed the Taliban were killed -- a politician, three foreign aid workers, and a university president. In addition, two schools were bombed.

Malala mentions several incidents that show the Taliban is still actively targeting their enemies. Describe these. (p. 109)

A monsoon (major flood) killed over 2,000 people and destroyed millions of homes and 7,000 schools. Malala’s school had flooded and needed costly repairs.

What natural disaster occurred in 2010?  How did it affect Pakistan as a whole and Malala’s school? (p. 109)

The US found and killed Osama bin Laden, who had been hiding in Abbottabad.

What happened in May 2011?

He received a threatening letter at his home.

What caused Malala to become more concerned about her father’s safety? (p. 109-110)

She was nominated for an international peace prize in Amsterdam. She was invited to speak at an education conference in Lahore and was also given a cash award. She was awarded Pakistan’s first National Peace Prize, which was named the Malala Prize in her honor.

List and describe three good things that happened to Malala in chapter 19.

She demanded that he rebuild the schools destroyed by Fazlullah and establish a girls’ university in Swat.

What did Malala demand of the prime minister while receiving her award?

Since this type of honor was usually given to people who have died, Malala’s dad thought it was a bad omen for Malala to receive that honor.

How did Malala’s dad react when an award was named after Malala?

Her friends celebrated her success with a surprise cake.

How did Malala’s friends react to her success?