Malala
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Psuedonym
Capitalization
100
The introductory (beginning) paragraphs 1-9 are important because they establish (describe) what Malala’s life is like. She seems like a _______ _______ _____.
normal teenage girl
100
The map above shows the country of Pakistan and a detailed view of the ____ ______.
Swat Valley
100
Pseudonym means..
Fake or false name
100
_______ nouns name particular people, places or things and should be capitalized.
a. common
b. proper
b. proper
200
Based on paragraphs 16-23, the reader can conclude (tell) that something bad might happen to Malala when...
two strange men stop the school bus and ask for Malala.
200
“School had been due to end the first week of January for our usual winter break, so my father decided to postpone the holiday.”
In this sentence from paragraph 35, the word postpone means __________.
delay
200
What does the Greek prefix pseudo mean?
False or fake
200
Which is correct:
a. we celebrate valentine’s day in february.
b. We celebrate valentine's day in February.
c. We celebrate Valentine's Day in February.
c. We celebrate Valentine's Day in February.
300
Name 2 words that describe Malala
Courageous
Determined
300
This cause lead to what effect?
Cause:
Malala keeps a diary of her life in Pakistan.
Effect:
The world learns about life under Taliban rule.
300
Why does Malala use a psuedonym?
Because it isn't safe to use her real name.
300
Which words should be capitalized in the following sentence:
the city of sacramento is the capital of california.
The city of Sacramento is the capital of California.
400
Even though it was dangerous, Malala chose to write about her experience because...
she wanted to tell the rest of the world about the situation in her country.
400
This cause lead to what effect?
Cause:
Malala’s father accidentally reveals her identity.
Effect:
The Taliban targets Malala.
400
What was Malala's psuedonym?
Gul Makai
400
What is the correct capitalization for this sentence:
after malala was shot, she was flown to a military hospital in peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the uk.
After Malala was shot, she was flown to a military hospital in Peshawar and then transferred to another hospital in the UK.
500
Name 2 central ideas of "A Schoolgirl's Diary"
People should fight for their beliefs.
All girls should have the opportunity to receive an education.
500
This cause lead to what effect?
Cause:
The Taliban issues an edict (rule) that girls cannot attend school
Effect:
Many girls drop out of school.
500
What does Malala's psuedonym mean?
It means “cornflower” and is the name of a heroine in a Pashtun folk story.
500
What is the correct capitalization of this sentence:
malala’s speech at the united nations was televised on the nbc television station.
Malala’s speech at the United Nations was televised on the NBC television station.