Reading Comprehension
When Malala wins the Nobel Peace Prize in “Profile: Malala Yousafzai,” she represents certain “firsts” among specific people. Which “firsts” does Malala mention in her speech?
a. first victim
b. first female
c. first Pakistani
C. first Pakistani
What is the meaning of the word "support" in the following sentence?
"Malala consistently received support and encouragement in her activism from her parents."
Reassuring approval
What is the BBC's writer's attitude toward Malala's diary?
The writer finds Malala’s diary sincere and of interest to others.
Where are Malala Yousafzai and her family from?
Pakistan
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As explained in “Profile: Malala Yousafzai,” what causes Malala to go from being well-known in Pakistan to being famous worldwide?
She is shot by the Taliban
"Malala consistently received support and encouragement in her activism from her parents."
Which word from the context provides the best evidence to show that the word "support" means "reassuring approval"?
encouragement
What is the right that Malala was claiming?
The right to access education
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According to Malala in “Profile: Malala Yousafzai,” why are her classmates “not too excited” about their winter vacation?
They believe that their school may remain closed even after the holiday.
Define the word pseudonym.
A false name used by an author.
According to “Profile: Malala Yousafzai,” what is the main reason that the Taliban shot Malala in 2012?
She spoke up for principles with which the Taliban did not agree.
Malala was the youngest person to receive a very prestigious award. What is the name of that award?
The Nobel Prize
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What work did Malala’s father do in his homeland?
Malala’s father ran a private school in Pakistan.
Her autobiography “I Am Malala” was released last year, and reversioned for younger audiences.
What is the meaning of the word released in the following sentence?
A. Let loose from captivity
B. Broadcasted or Published
C. Signed over or reassigned
B. broadcasted or published
"The Taliban said that they targeted her for 'promoting secular education' and threatened to attack her again."
What is this quote really saying?
The Taliban went after Malala for standing up for equal rights to education.
How did Malala disguise her name in her writing?
She used a pseudonym.
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How did the Taliban manage to shoot Malala?
A militant got onto the school bus in which Malala was traveling.
What part of speech is the word "wielded"?
Verb
Malala is often associated with the quote "I am stronger than ___".
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
fear
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