I Am Malala Study Guide UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Why was it a gloomy day for Pashtun's when a daughter was born? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Because sons were considered to be better than daughters. There would be
celebrations for sons, but not for daughters.
What is the code of Pashtunwalki? - CORRECT ANSWER - the way to give hospitality to
all guests
Malala was named after Malalai, a great heroine of Afghanistan. Explain Malalai's significance. -
CORRECT ANSWER - After Malalai stoop up against the British troops, she was then
shot. Her words and bravery encouraged the army to turn the battle around and be victorious.
How does Malala describe her home, Swat (Mingora)? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"WELCOME TO PARADISE"
Why are Malala's parents unlike most others in Pakistan? - CORRECT ANSWER - There
were many ways Malala's parents were different than others:They loved having a daughter, their
marriage wasn't arranged, etc.
Why does Malala give a brief review of the Swat valley's history? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Malala gives us the history of the Swat Valley to show the audience her home
country has roots and a background. She wanted to show how special and important her home is.
Even while growing up, Malala contemplates her freedom, as a female. Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Malala grew up seeing how free her brothers and other men were. Unline
females/daughters, men have more rights and are more honored.
How did General Zia's reign in Pakistan change things? - CORRECT ANSWER - General
Zia got rid of the prime minister after he seized power. He then campaign that made life more
difficult for women than men.
, In 1979-1980, the United States became heavily involved in Pakistani affairs. Why? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Because Pakistan treated the people poorly and refused to give
women rights.
Malala's father explained that the idea of jihad was so strongly encouraged at one point that
textbooks... - CORRECT ANSWER - Were produced by an American university which
taught basic arithmetic through fighting.
Malala gives a detailed account of the relationship between her baba, grandfather, and her own
father. How does she describe their relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER - She described
her father as very disciplined and educated by his father. They both wanted everyone, both
genders, to have rights.
Why do you think Malala spends so much time talking about the relationship between her baba
and her father? - CORRECT ANSWER - Because she wanted the readers to know more
about her father and his history. This also shows us how Malala became who she is today
because of her father.
Baba starts calling his son, Malala's father, a falcon. Why is this both a compliment and a put-
down? - CORRECT ANSWER - As a compliment, it showed that Malala's father was
smart and successful, but as an insult, eagles are also known to be stupid at times.
Why did Malala's mother stop going to school? - CORRECT ANSWER - Because she
thought there was no point on going just to end cooking, cleaning, and bringing up children. She
also envied her female relatives.
What does Malala's father say is the root of all Pakistan's problems? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Malala's father believed that lack of education was the root of all Pakistan's
problems.
Why were people optimistic after Benazir Bhutto was elected as the prime minister? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Because Benazir Bhutto was their first female prime minister and
the first in the Islamic world.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Why was it a gloomy day for Pashtun's when a daughter was born? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Because sons were considered to be better than daughters. There would be
celebrations for sons, but not for daughters.
What is the code of Pashtunwalki? - CORRECT ANSWER - the way to give hospitality to
all guests
Malala was named after Malalai, a great heroine of Afghanistan. Explain Malalai's significance. -
CORRECT ANSWER - After Malalai stoop up against the British troops, she was then
shot. Her words and bravery encouraged the army to turn the battle around and be victorious.
How does Malala describe her home, Swat (Mingora)? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"WELCOME TO PARADISE"
Why are Malala's parents unlike most others in Pakistan? - CORRECT ANSWER - There
were many ways Malala's parents were different than others:They loved having a daughter, their
marriage wasn't arranged, etc.
Why does Malala give a brief review of the Swat valley's history? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Malala gives us the history of the Swat Valley to show the audience her home
country has roots and a background. She wanted to show how special and important her home is.
Even while growing up, Malala contemplates her freedom, as a female. Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Malala grew up seeing how free her brothers and other men were. Unline
females/daughters, men have more rights and are more honored.
How did General Zia's reign in Pakistan change things? - CORRECT ANSWER - General
Zia got rid of the prime minister after he seized power. He then campaign that made life more
difficult for women than men.
, In 1979-1980, the United States became heavily involved in Pakistani affairs. Why? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Because Pakistan treated the people poorly and refused to give
women rights.
Malala's father explained that the idea of jihad was so strongly encouraged at one point that
textbooks... - CORRECT ANSWER - Were produced by an American university which
taught basic arithmetic through fighting.
Malala gives a detailed account of the relationship between her baba, grandfather, and her own
father. How does she describe their relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER - She described
her father as very disciplined and educated by his father. They both wanted everyone, both
genders, to have rights.
Why do you think Malala spends so much time talking about the relationship between her baba
and her father? - CORRECT ANSWER - Because she wanted the readers to know more
about her father and his history. This also shows us how Malala became who she is today
because of her father.
Baba starts calling his son, Malala's father, a falcon. Why is this both a compliment and a put-
down? - CORRECT ANSWER - As a compliment, it showed that Malala's father was
smart and successful, but as an insult, eagles are also known to be stupid at times.
Why did Malala's mother stop going to school? - CORRECT ANSWER - Because she
thought there was no point on going just to end cooking, cleaning, and bringing up children. She
also envied her female relatives.
What does Malala's father say is the root of all Pakistan's problems? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Malala's father believed that lack of education was the root of all Pakistan's
problems.
Why were people optimistic after Benazir Bhutto was elected as the prime minister? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Because Benazir Bhutto was their first female prime minister and
the first in the Islamic world.
