Question
What is the central idea of I Am Malala?(4 points)
Responses
Memoirs are more emotional than factual.
Memoirs are more emotional than factual.
Women should avoid politics to stay safe.
Women should avoid politics to stay safe.
Education is a powerful tool worth fighting for.
Education is a powerful tool worth fighting for.
Western culture is superior to Eastern traditions.
Western culture is superior to Eastern traditions.
Question 2
How does Malala’s use of first-person narration enhance the memoir?(4 points)
Responses
It limits the scope of historical detail.
It limits the scope of historical detail.
It shows an objective view of her experiences.
It shows an objective view of her experiences.
It distracts from the political context.
It distracts from the political context.
It helps readers connect emotionally to her story.
It helps readers connect emotionally to her story.
Question 3
Which statement best expresses how Malala’s tone affects the memoir?(4 points)
Responses
Her humorous tone makes light of serious issues.
Her humorous tone makes light of serious issues.
Her formal tone distances the reader from events.
Her formal tone distances the reader from events.
Her hopeful tone encourages resilience and activism.
Her hopeful tone encourages resilience and activism.
Her bitter tone undermines the Taliban’s rule.
Her bitter tone undermines the Taliban’s rule.
Question 4
Which text structure is primarily used in I Am Malala?(4 points)
Responses
Description
Description
Compare/Contrast
Compare/Contrast
Chronological Order
Chronological Order
Problem/Solution
Problem/Solution
Question 5
What does the word “activist” most likely mean in the context of Malala’s story?(4 points)
Responses
A neutral observer of events
A neutral observer of events
A person who encourages violence
A person who encourages violence
Someone who takes action to support a cause
Someone who takes action to support a cause
Someone who avoids conflict
Someone who avoids conflict
Question 6
What type of informational text is I Am Malala?(4 points)
Responses
Memoir
Memoir
Biography
Biography
Editorial
Editorial
Textbook
Textbook
Question 7
What is the meaning of “perseverance” as used in the sentence:
“Her perseverance in the face of danger inspired millions”?(4 points)
Responses
Hesitation
Hesitation
Indifference
Indifference
Determination
Determination
Confusion
Confusion
Question 8
What is the author’s primary purpose in I Am Malala?(4 points)
Responses
To inform readers about education in Pakistan
To inform readers about education in Pakistan
To share a personal story to inspire change
To share a personal story to inspire change
To entertain through fiction
To entertain through fiction
To criticize the government
To criticize the government
Question 9
What inference can be drawn from Malala’s decision to speak out publicly?(4 points)
Responses
She was unaware of the risks.
She was unaware of the risks.
She prioritized fame over safety.
She prioritized fame over safety.
She hoped to leave Pakistan.
She hoped to leave Pakistan.
She believed education was more important than fear.
She believed education was more important than fear.
Question 10
Which sentence provides the best textual evidence for the idea that Malala values education?(4 points)
Responses
“My father read the newspaper every morning.”
“My father read the newspaper every morning.”
“We used to fight over who got the last roti.”
“We used to fight over who got the last roti.”
“I liked the smell of books and pencils.”
“I liked the smell of books and pencils.”
“Going to school wasn’t just a way of passing time; it was our future.”
“Going to school wasn’t just a way of passing time; it was our future.”
Question 11
Which sentence best explains how Malala uses evidence to support her message about education?(4 points)
Responses
“My father always said, ‘Malala will be free as a bird.’”
“My father always said, ‘Malala will be free as a bird.’”
“We would often play with our friends in the alley after school.”
“We would often play with our friends in the alley after school.”
“Though we loved school, we hadn’t realized how important education was until the Taliban tried to stop us.”
“Though we loved school, we hadn’t realized how important education was until the Taliban tried to stop us.”
“I liked all subjects, but science was my favorite.”
“I liked all subjects, but science was my favorite.”
Question 12
In I Am Malala, the phrase “voice of the voiceless” is an example of:(4 points)
Responses
Denotative meaning
Denotative meaning
Figurative language
Figurative language
Literal language
Literal language
Passive voice
Passive voice
Question 13
What tone is conveyed by Malala’s statement:
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world”?(4 points)
Responses
Frustrated
Frustrated
Regretful
Regretful
Optimistic
Optimistic
Sarcastic
Sarcastic
Question 14
What kind of reference material would best help define the word “Taliban”?(4 points)
Responses
Atlas
Atlas
Thesaurus
Thesaurus
Glossary
Glossary
Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia
Question 15
What does the prefix “in-” suggest in the word “inequality”?(4 points)
Responses
Backward
Backward
In favor of
In favor of
Between
Between
Without
Without
Question 16
Which organizational pattern is used in a paragraph that contrasts Malala’s life in Pakistan and the UK?(4 points)
Responses
Chronological
Chronological
Description
Description
Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast
Question 17
What type of evidence does Malala use to support her argument for education rights?(4 points)
Responses
Statistics from the UN
Statistics from the UN
Fictional anecdotes
Fictional anecdotes
Quotes from poetry
Quotes from poetry
Personal experiences
Personal experiences
Question 18
Which of the following best describes how I Am Malala connects to the real world?(4 points)
Responses
It explains math and science concepts.
It explains math and science concepts.
It offers universal insight into the fight for justice.
It offers universal insight into the fight for justice.
It focuses on historical dates.
It focuses on historical dates.
It is entirely fictional.
It is entirely fictional.
Question 19
While reading I Am Malala, which strategy is most effective for determining the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases in context?(4 points)
Responses
Asking a classmate what the word means
Asking a classmate what the word means
Using context clues and word parts to infer meaning before verifying with a reference
Using context clues and word parts to infer meaning before verifying with a reference
Looking up every unknown word in a dictionary immediately
Looking up every unknown word in a dictionary immediately
Skipping the word and rereading the sentence for overall meaning
Skipping the word and rereading the sentence for overall meaning
Question 20
Why is I Am Malala considered an informational text despite being a personal story?(4 points)
Responses
It includes charts and graphs.
It includes charts and graphs.
It presents real events and factual context.
It presents real events and factual context.
It is intended only for school settings.
It is intended only for school settings.
It is fictional but sounds real.
Responses
Memoirs are more emotional than factual.
Memoirs are more emotional than factual.
Women should avoid politics to stay safe.
Women should avoid politics to stay safe.
Education is a powerful tool worth fighting for.
Education is a powerful tool worth fighting for.
Western culture is superior to Eastern traditions.
Western culture is superior to Eastern traditions.
Question 2
How does Malala’s use of first-person narration enhance the memoir?(4 points)
Responses
It limits the scope of historical detail.
It limits the scope of historical detail.
It shows an objective view of her experiences.
It shows an objective view of her experiences.
It distracts from the political context.
It distracts from the political context.
It helps readers connect emotionally to her story.
It helps readers connect emotionally to her story.
Question 3
Which statement best expresses how Malala’s tone affects the memoir?(4 points)
Responses
Her humorous tone makes light of serious issues.
Her humorous tone makes light of serious issues.
Her formal tone distances the reader from events.
Her formal tone distances the reader from events.
Her hopeful tone encourages resilience and activism.
Her hopeful tone encourages resilience and activism.
Her bitter tone undermines the Taliban’s rule.
Her bitter tone undermines the Taliban’s rule.
Question 4
Which text structure is primarily used in I Am Malala?(4 points)
Responses
Description
Description
Compare/Contrast
Compare/Contrast
Chronological Order
Chronological Order
Problem/Solution
Problem/Solution
Question 5
What does the word “activist” most likely mean in the context of Malala’s story?(4 points)
Responses
A neutral observer of events
A neutral observer of events
A person who encourages violence
A person who encourages violence
Someone who takes action to support a cause
Someone who takes action to support a cause
Someone who avoids conflict
Someone who avoids conflict
Question 6
What type of informational text is I Am Malala?(4 points)
Responses
Memoir
Memoir
Biography
Biography
Editorial
Editorial
Textbook
Textbook
Question 7
What is the meaning of “perseverance” as used in the sentence:
“Her perseverance in the face of danger inspired millions”?(4 points)
Responses
Hesitation
Hesitation
Indifference
Indifference
Determination
Determination
Confusion
Confusion
Question 8
What is the author’s primary purpose in I Am Malala?(4 points)
Responses
To inform readers about education in Pakistan
To inform readers about education in Pakistan
To share a personal story to inspire change
To share a personal story to inspire change
To entertain through fiction
To entertain through fiction
To criticize the government
To criticize the government
Question 9
What inference can be drawn from Malala’s decision to speak out publicly?(4 points)
Responses
She was unaware of the risks.
She was unaware of the risks.
She prioritized fame over safety.
She prioritized fame over safety.
She hoped to leave Pakistan.
She hoped to leave Pakistan.
She believed education was more important than fear.
She believed education was more important than fear.
Question 10
Which sentence provides the best textual evidence for the idea that Malala values education?(4 points)
Responses
“My father read the newspaper every morning.”
“My father read the newspaper every morning.”
“We used to fight over who got the last roti.”
“We used to fight over who got the last roti.”
“I liked the smell of books and pencils.”
“I liked the smell of books and pencils.”
“Going to school wasn’t just a way of passing time; it was our future.”
“Going to school wasn’t just a way of passing time; it was our future.”
Question 11
Which sentence best explains how Malala uses evidence to support her message about education?(4 points)
Responses
“My father always said, ‘Malala will be free as a bird.’”
“My father always said, ‘Malala will be free as a bird.’”
“We would often play with our friends in the alley after school.”
“We would often play with our friends in the alley after school.”
“Though we loved school, we hadn’t realized how important education was until the Taliban tried to stop us.”
“Though we loved school, we hadn’t realized how important education was until the Taliban tried to stop us.”
“I liked all subjects, but science was my favorite.”
“I liked all subjects, but science was my favorite.”
Question 12
In I Am Malala, the phrase “voice of the voiceless” is an example of:(4 points)
Responses
Denotative meaning
Denotative meaning
Figurative language
Figurative language
Literal language
Literal language
Passive voice
Passive voice
Question 13
What tone is conveyed by Malala’s statement:
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world”?(4 points)
Responses
Frustrated
Frustrated
Regretful
Regretful
Optimistic
Optimistic
Sarcastic
Sarcastic
Question 14
What kind of reference material would best help define the word “Taliban”?(4 points)
Responses
Atlas
Atlas
Thesaurus
Thesaurus
Glossary
Glossary
Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia
Question 15
What does the prefix “in-” suggest in the word “inequality”?(4 points)
Responses
Backward
Backward
In favor of
In favor of
Between
Between
Without
Without
Question 16
Which organizational pattern is used in a paragraph that contrasts Malala’s life in Pakistan and the UK?(4 points)
Responses
Chronological
Chronological
Description
Description
Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast
Question 17
What type of evidence does Malala use to support her argument for education rights?(4 points)
Responses
Statistics from the UN
Statistics from the UN
Fictional anecdotes
Fictional anecdotes
Quotes from poetry
Quotes from poetry
Personal experiences
Personal experiences
Question 18
Which of the following best describes how I Am Malala connects to the real world?(4 points)
Responses
It explains math and science concepts.
It explains math and science concepts.
It offers universal insight into the fight for justice.
It offers universal insight into the fight for justice.
It focuses on historical dates.
It focuses on historical dates.
It is entirely fictional.
It is entirely fictional.
Question 19
While reading I Am Malala, which strategy is most effective for determining the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases in context?(4 points)
Responses
Asking a classmate what the word means
Asking a classmate what the word means
Using context clues and word parts to infer meaning before verifying with a reference
Using context clues and word parts to infer meaning before verifying with a reference
Looking up every unknown word in a dictionary immediately
Looking up every unknown word in a dictionary immediately
Skipping the word and rereading the sentence for overall meaning
Skipping the word and rereading the sentence for overall meaning
Question 20
Why is I Am Malala considered an informational text despite being a personal story?(4 points)
Responses
It includes charts and graphs.
It includes charts and graphs.
It presents real events and factual context.
It presents real events and factual context.
It is intended only for school settings.
It is intended only for school settings.
It is fictional but sounds real.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers based on the context and content of *I Am Malala*:
1. **What is the central idea of I Am Malala?**
- **Education is a powerful tool worth fighting for.**
2. **How does Malala’s use of first-person narration enhance the memoir?**
- **It helps readers connect emotionally to her story.**
3. **Which statement best expresses how Malala’s tone affects the memoir?**
- **Her hopeful tone encourages resilience and activism.**
4. **Which text structure is primarily used in I Am Malala?**
- **Chronological Order.**
5. **What does the word “activist” most likely mean in the context of Malala’s story?**
- **Someone who takes action to support a cause.**
6. **What type of informational text is I Am Malala?**
- **Memoir.**
7. **What is the meaning of “perseverance” as used in the sentence: “Her perseverance in the face of danger inspired millions”?**
- **Determination.**
8. **What is the author’s primary purpose in I Am Malala?**
- **To share a personal story to inspire change.**
9. **What inference can be drawn from Malala’s decision to speak out publicly?**
- **She believed education was more important than fear.**
10. **Which sentence provides the best textual evidence for the idea that Malala values education?**
- **“Going to school wasn’t just a way of passing time; it was our future.”**
11. **Which sentence best explains how Malala uses evidence to support her message about education?**
- **“Though we loved school, we hadn’t realized how important education was until the Taliban tried to stop us.”**
12. **In I Am Malala, the phrase “voice of the voiceless” is an example of:**
- **Figurative language.**
13. **What tone is conveyed by Malala’s statement: “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world”?**
- **Optimistic.**
14. **What kind of reference material would best help define the word “Taliban”?**
- **Encyclopedia.**
15. **What does the prefix “in-” suggest in the word “inequality”?**
- **Without.**
16. **Which organizational pattern is used in a paragraph that contrasts Malala’s life in Pakistan and the UK?**
- **Compare and Contrast.**
17. **What type of evidence does Malala use to support her argument for education rights?**
- **Personal experiences.**
18. **Which of the following best describes how I Am Malala connects to the real world?**
- **It offers universal insight into the fight for justice.**
19. **While reading I Am Malala, which strategy is most effective for determining the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases in context?**
- **Using context clues and word parts to infer meaning before verifying with a reference.**
20. **Why is I Am Malala considered an informational text despite being a personal story?**
- **It presents real events and factual context.**
These answers capture the essence and themes of *I Am Malala* as well as the literary devices and techniques used in the memoir.
1. **What is the central idea of I Am Malala?**
- **Education is a powerful tool worth fighting for.**
2. **How does Malala’s use of first-person narration enhance the memoir?**
- **It helps readers connect emotionally to her story.**
3. **Which statement best expresses how Malala’s tone affects the memoir?**
- **Her hopeful tone encourages resilience and activism.**
4. **Which text structure is primarily used in I Am Malala?**
- **Chronological Order.**
5. **What does the word “activist” most likely mean in the context of Malala’s story?**
- **Someone who takes action to support a cause.**
6. **What type of informational text is I Am Malala?**
- **Memoir.**
7. **What is the meaning of “perseverance” as used in the sentence: “Her perseverance in the face of danger inspired millions”?**
- **Determination.**
8. **What is the author’s primary purpose in I Am Malala?**
- **To share a personal story to inspire change.**
9. **What inference can be drawn from Malala’s decision to speak out publicly?**
- **She believed education was more important than fear.**
10. **Which sentence provides the best textual evidence for the idea that Malala values education?**
- **“Going to school wasn’t just a way of passing time; it was our future.”**
11. **Which sentence best explains how Malala uses evidence to support her message about education?**
- **“Though we loved school, we hadn’t realized how important education was until the Taliban tried to stop us.”**
12. **In I Am Malala, the phrase “voice of the voiceless” is an example of:**
- **Figurative language.**
13. **What tone is conveyed by Malala’s statement: “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world”?**
- **Optimistic.**
14. **What kind of reference material would best help define the word “Taliban”?**
- **Encyclopedia.**
15. **What does the prefix “in-” suggest in the word “inequality”?**
- **Without.**
16. **Which organizational pattern is used in a paragraph that contrasts Malala’s life in Pakistan and the UK?**
- **Compare and Contrast.**
17. **What type of evidence does Malala use to support her argument for education rights?**
- **Personal experiences.**
18. **Which of the following best describes how I Am Malala connects to the real world?**
- **It offers universal insight into the fight for justice.**
19. **While reading I Am Malala, which strategy is most effective for determining the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases in context?**
- **Using context clues and word parts to infer meaning before verifying with a reference.**
20. **Why is I Am Malala considered an informational text despite being a personal story?**
- **It presents real events and factual context.**
These answers capture the essence and themes of *I Am Malala* as well as the literary devices and techniques used in the memoir.