Chapters 1-4
Vocab!
Chapters 5-6
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100

Malala decides at a young age that she wants to be what profession

What is a politician

100

robe that covers women from head to toe; described as "oven" 

what is a Burqa 

100

In the novel "I am Malala" the author (Malala) refers to Westerners as which group of people

Who are Americans

100

In what country does Malala and her family live

What is Pakistan

100

Malala describes this place as paradise

What is Swat Valley

200

Hello...I am Malala's best friend

Who is Moniba

200

Baba refuses to pay for college because he is very what

Frugal

200

What did Safina steal from Malala that ignited retaliation? 

What is a "pink plastic phone" 

200

How many siblings does Malala have and are they brothers or sisters

What is two brothers

200

Provide two reasons why the Taliban repress women

Answers will vary Mr. Coomes will determine which answers are correct....no complaining

300

Malala's father dreams of starting his own what

What is school

300

Religious and strict Islamic Law

what is Sharia

300

Why is Malala a competitive person...provide at least one example why she is competitive.

What is Malala prides herself on being the best she can be and number one.  She is very competitive with her studies at school.

300

What does "The stone of Pashto does not rust in water" mean

It means that Pashtuns neither forgive or forget.  It also explains why Pashtuns never say thank you.  They know if someone has done a good deed to them that it will be reciprocated.  Saying "thank you" is just not good enough.

300

Malala was transported to what city and country after the assassination attempt

What is Birmingham England

400

To pass time Malala and her female relatives play what game...

What is wedding

400

Nickname for Malala given by her father 

Who is Jani

400

Why does Malala say she has a problem with Pashtunwali 

What is it focuses on revenge which creates an endless cycle of conflict

400

Mingora

What is the city/area where Malala and her family live

400

How old was Malala when the Taliban came to Swat

What is 15

500

Malala's father believes that most of Pakistan's problems are a result from what

What is a lack of education

500

a scarf of shawl that muslim women cover the head with that doesn't cover the face

What is Niqab

500

Who does Malala pray to in order to make her perfect

Who is God

500

In chapter 3, after opening his first school, Malala's father goes back home to secretly do what? 

What is "get married" 

500

an ethnic group found in Pakistan that Malala identifies with

what is Pushtun