I Am Malala
afraid when Malala speaks to the media without being covered
Malala's Mother
How does Monk Klutter’s gang, the Kobras, bully the other students?
They bully the other students by charging them to go to the restroom and by taking their lunch money.
Why do the children live on Venus?
They came with their astronaut parents to set up a civilization.
What do you learn in Civics classes?
Study of government and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
What is complacency?
prays that Malala will stand up for her convictions and be safe
Malala's Grandmother
What does the gang do to boys who don’t obey them?
They beat up boys who don’t obey.
In what important ways is Margot different from the other children on Venus?
What does it mean to be in a restricted area?
Permitted to be used only by a particular person or group.
What does it mean to be affluent?
Wealthy / Rich
is certain that Malala will continue her schooling and become a great and well-known inspiration to people
Malala's Father
What is most noticeable about Priscilla Roseberry?
She is the biggest student in the school.
Why do the children lock Margot in the closet?
The children hate Margot for being different.
What is a policy?
A plan that outlines expectations and procedures for a given situation.
How does Barbara Johns feel about her school?
Barbara wants a school that is in better shape.
How does setting a purpose for reading help you as you read a text?
Keeping a purpose in mind helps a reader focus on information and details to better understand a text.
What does Priscilla do when one of the Kobras slams her friend Melvin’s head against his locker?
She chops the Kobra’s arm and breaks his grip on Melvin.
How do the children respond when they remember Margot is in the closet?
The children feel ashamed and guilty as they return to the closet to release Margot.
In March 1955, what did Claudette Colvin, another black teenager, argue when she was ordered to give up her bus seat to a white person?
She argued that she had paid her fare and had the same constitutional right to a seat as a white person.
What does the NAACP do in response to Barbara's letter?
They plan to support her strike and help the community fight for desegregation.
helps Malala pursue her love of learning by taking her to Islamabad
Adam Ellick
What does it mean for Monk that a blizzard closes school for a week?
Monk will remain shut in the locker, unable to eat, drink or use the bathroom unless someone comes to release him.
Why do the children forget that they have locked Margot in the closet?
The sun comes out, and they are excited and distracted.
What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
What does Barbara do in order to encourage or draw out a desire or motivation for change?
She calls for a student strike. She assembles students after creating a ploy to get the principal out of the school.