I Am Malala Flashcards
In what country did Malala and her family live?
Pakistan
How many offers of marriage did Malala’s parents have to turn down following her shooting?
0
What book currently on Prospect’s badge book list did Malala read while she was in school in the Swat Valley?
A Brief History of Time
What is Malala’s relationship with her father?
Her father encourages her education, and she admires and loves him deeply.
Where was Malala’s mother going on the day that Malala was shot?
to a reading class
After Malala was shot, what foreign country was she transported to during her recovery?
England
Where did Malala give an important speech after she was shot?
The United Nations
Which American president did Malala say she admired?
President Barack Obama
What misdeed did Malala admit to commiting in her youth?
Stealing from her friend.
What organization claimed responsibility for shooting Malala?
Taliban
One of Malala’s concerns was how her medical bills would be paid. How was that concern addressed?
The Pakistan government would pay for it
After returning from a visit to Shangla, what does Malala’s family find?
A note warning against teaching girls
What American young adult series does Malala describe reading with her friend Moniba?
Twilight
What happened to Benazir Bhutto, the first female Pakistan prime minister, two months after returning from exile?
She was assassinated
What was tossed from the army helicopters to the people of Swat?
Candy
What kind of buildings were a particular target for the Taliban in 2008?
schools
What was the title of Malala’s first blog entry for the BBC as Gul Makai?
I am afraid
What does the term “sharia” translate to in English?
female seclusion
At what age are girls considered to be adults in Islam?
14
What was so special about the gift Malala received from Benazir Bhutto’s children?
It was 2 scarves that had belonged to their mother.
What was the first novel Malala read during her recovery in the hospital?
The Wizard of Oz
Why was Malala’s grandfather not happy when she was born?
He wanted a boy
What type of writing did Malala’s father love to do?
he writes poetry
What is Malala’s favorite book?
The Alchemist
How did 9/11 affect Malala’s life?
It brought war to her
What is the important saying that Malala’s father said?
Never mix business & pleasure
What award did Malala receive for her fight for the right of every child to receive an education?
Nobel Peace Prize
