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1. Which sentence best explains how Malala uses evidence to support her message

about education?
A. "I liked all subjects, but science was my favorite."
B. "We would often play with our friends in the alley after school."
C. "Though we loved school, we hadn't realized how important education was until the Taliban tried to stop us."
D. "My father always said, 'Malala will be free as a bird.""
2. In I Am Malala, the phrase "voice of the voiceless" is an example of:
A. Figurative language
B. Literal language
C. Passive voice
D. Denotative meaning
3. What tone is conveyed by Malala's statement:
"One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world"?
A. Regretful
B. Frustrated
C. Sarcastic
D. Optimistic
4. What kind of reference material would best help define the word "Taliban"?
A. Glossary
B. Thesaurus
C. Encyclopedia
D. Atlas
5. What does the prefix "in-" suggest in the word "inequality"?
A. Backward
B. Without
C. Between
D. In favor of
6. Which organizational pattern is used in a paragraph that contrasts Malala's life in
Pakistan and the UK?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Description
D. Chronological
7. What type of evidence does Malala use to support her argument for education
rights?
A. Personal experiences
B. Statistics from the UN
C. Fictional anecdotes
D. Quotes from poetry
8. Which of the following best describes how I Am Malala connects to the real world?
A. It is entirely fictional.
B. It explains math and science concepts.
C. It offers universal insight into the fight for justice.
D. It focuses on historical dates.
9. While reading I Am Malala, which strategy is most effective for determining the
meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases in context?
A. Using context clues and word parts to infer meaning before verifying with a reference
B. Asking a classmate what the word means
C. Looking up every unknown word in a dictionary immediately
D. Skipping the word and rereading the sentence for overall meaning
10. Why is I Am Malala considered an informational text despite being a personal story?
A. It includes charts and graphs.
B. It is intended only for school settings.
C. It presents real events and factual context.
D. It is fictional but sounds real.

1 answer

Here are the best answers for each of your questions regarding I Am Malala:

  1. C. "Though we loved school, we hadn't realized how important education was until the Taliban tried to stop us."

    • This sentence illustrates the impact of the Taliban on Malala's understanding of education, providing evidence of its significance.

  2. A. Figurative language

    • The phrase "voice of the voiceless" uses metaphorical language to convey deeper meaning.

  3. D. Optimistic

    • The statement conveys a hopeful message about the potential for change through education.

  4. C. Encyclopedia

    • An encyclopedia would provide comprehensive information about historical and current events, such as the Taliban.

  5. B. Without

    • The prefix "in-" suggests negation, implying "without" something, in this case, equality.

  6. B. Compare and Contrast

    • The paragraph would highlight the differences and similarities between Malala's life in the two countries.

  7. A. Personal experiences

    • Malala often cites her own life and experiences to argue for education rights.

  8. C. It offers universal insight into the fight for justice.

    • The book addresses broader themes of education and justice that resonate worldwide.

  9. A. Using context clues and word parts to infer meaning before verifying with a reference

    • This strategy allows for a more organic understanding of language as you read.

  10. C. It presents real events and factual context.

  • Despite being a personal narrative, it conveys factual information about education and social issues.