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Malala Exam Questions And Answers
What is the origin of Malala's birthname? - Answers✔named after Malalai, the greatest heroine
of Afghanistan
Why is Malala's name significant considering her gender? - Answers✔the name comes from a
woman who was brave enough to turn a war around with powerful words, which is considered
unsuitable for a female
What is Malala's birthdate? - Answers✔July 12, 1997
How does her mother view Malala's arrival, especially considering her gender? - Answers✔she
was afraid to tell the father it was a girl
How does her father view Malala's arrival, especially considering her gender? - Answers✔he
was delighted
What is the relationship between Britain, India, and Pakistan? - Answers✔Before, Pakistan used
to be a part of India, and Britain used to be in control of it. Because of religious reasons, people
created a new country called Pakistan.
What is Independence Day? - Answers✔the day Britain released rule over India
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What is the main religion in Pakistan? - Answers✔Islam
What is the place of women in Pakistan? - Answers✔purdah
List the five pillars of Islam and which of them seem harmonious with Christianity. -
Answers✔1. belief in one god (yes)
2. five prayers a day (yes)
3. giving alms (yes)
4. fasting from dawn till sunset during the month of Ramadan (yes)
5. pilgrimage to Mecca (no)
What is jihad? - Answers✔holy war or internal struggle
How is Malala's commitment to education demonstrated (6 ways) - Answers✔1. helped other
pupils
2. participated in everything
3. top student in class and would be disappointed if she wasn't
4. had stayed late after school after winter break
5. studying really mattered to her
6. began writing her own speeches
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According to Malala, why does she take Safina's jewelry? - Answers✔she took revenge on her
for supposedly stealing her toy phone
"...the almonds in the dish were a reminder of my guilt." Comment on Malala's ongoing sense
of guilt: "But I still feel guilty, and to this day I say sorry to God in my prayers." -
Answers✔Malala had stolen costly almonds at a bazaar. Her parents put the handful of
almonds in a dish.
Why do Pashtuns not say, "nanama' (thank you)? - Answers✔because they believe that words
aren't enough to express kindness
According to Yousafzai, why were the Americans interested in Pakistan in the 1980s and again
after 9/11? - Answers✔because they wanted to find terrorists and have Pakistan help them
How old was Malala when the World Trade Center tragedy occurred? - Answers✔9 years old
Consider Malala's letter to God after seeing the children at the "rubbish mountain." What does
this reveal about her? - Answers✔It asked if she could be perfect so the world could be as well.
She wanted to bury it so that God would be able to receive it, but she placed it in the river
instead.
Why does Ziauddin want to start a school (2 reasons)? - Answers✔1. the freedom that would
come along
2. to encourage independent thought and creativity
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Malala Exam Questions And Answers
What is the origin of Malala's birthname? - Answers✔named after Malalai, the greatest heroine
of Afghanistan
Why is Malala's name significant considering her gender? - Answers✔the name comes from a
woman who was brave enough to turn a war around with powerful words, which is considered
unsuitable for a female
What is Malala's birthdate? - Answers✔July 12, 1997
How does her mother view Malala's arrival, especially considering her gender? - Answers✔she
was afraid to tell the father it was a girl
How does her father view Malala's arrival, especially considering her gender? - Answers✔he
was delighted
What is the relationship between Britain, India, and Pakistan? - Answers✔Before, Pakistan used
to be a part of India, and Britain used to be in control of it. Because of religious reasons, people
created a new country called Pakistan.
What is Independence Day? - Answers✔the day Britain released rule over India
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What is the main religion in Pakistan? - Answers✔Islam
What is the place of women in Pakistan? - Answers✔purdah
List the five pillars of Islam and which of them seem harmonious with Christianity. -
Answers✔1. belief in one god (yes)
2. five prayers a day (yes)
3. giving alms (yes)
4. fasting from dawn till sunset during the month of Ramadan (yes)
5. pilgrimage to Mecca (no)
What is jihad? - Answers✔holy war or internal struggle
How is Malala's commitment to education demonstrated (6 ways) - Answers✔1. helped other
pupils
2. participated in everything
3. top student in class and would be disappointed if she wasn't
4. had stayed late after school after winter break
5. studying really mattered to her
6. began writing her own speeches
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According to Malala, why does she take Safina's jewelry? - Answers✔she took revenge on her
for supposedly stealing her toy phone
"...the almonds in the dish were a reminder of my guilt." Comment on Malala's ongoing sense
of guilt: "But I still feel guilty, and to this day I say sorry to God in my prayers." -
Answers✔Malala had stolen costly almonds at a bazaar. Her parents put the handful of
almonds in a dish.
Why do Pashtuns not say, "nanama' (thank you)? - Answers✔because they believe that words
aren't enough to express kindness
According to Yousafzai, why were the Americans interested in Pakistan in the 1980s and again
after 9/11? - Answers✔because they wanted to find terrorists and have Pakistan help them
How old was Malala when the World Trade Center tragedy occurred? - Answers✔9 years old
Consider Malala's letter to God after seeing the children at the "rubbish mountain." What does
this reveal about her? - Answers✔It asked if she could be perfect so the world could be as well.
She wanted to bury it so that God would be able to receive it, but she placed it in the river
instead.
Why does Ziauddin want to start a school (2 reasons)? - Answers✔1. the freedom that would
come along
2. to encourage independent thought and creativity
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