Question

Read the excerpt from “Pakistan’s Malala.”

Why do you risk your life to raise your voice? a reporter asked her.

In perfect English, she answered that her people need her.

"I shall raise my voice," she insisted.

"If I didn't do it, who would?" she said.

Girls who are scared should fight their fear, she said.

Which statement best explains Malala’s viewpoint in this excerpt?

She believes that she has a responsibility to stand up for the right to an education.
She does not think that girls should risk their lives standing up for the right to an education.
She is reluctant to stand up for her right to an education, because others remain silent.
She thinks that she is the only one capable of standing up for the right to an education.

Answer 1

She believes that she has a responsibility to stand up for the right to an education.

Evidence: she says "my people need me," insists "I shall raise my voice," and asks "If I didn't do it, who would?" — all showing a sense of duty to speak up and encouraging others to fight their fear.