30 Questions
What is Malala's religion?
Muslim
In which country did Malala live before she was forced to leave?
Pakistan
How many brothers does Malala have?
2
What has always been the most precious thing to Malala?
Her school books
What did Malala's father do when she was born that was unusual for fathers in their country?
Puts her name on the family tree
What best describes Malala's relationship with her father?
He encourages Malala's education and she admires him
What is true about Malala's mother?
She can't read but is still very proud of her daughter's accomplishments
What rule does Malala admit to breaking when she was young?
Wearing red fingernail polish
Why did the Taliban think Malala shouldn't go to school?
She was a girl
Who is normally the head of the family and makes all of the decisions in Malala's culture?
The father
Why were Malala's mother's friends scandalized by her television interviews?
She wasn't covering her face
What did Malala worry about?
Only boys who could not go to school
How long was Malala hospitalized after being shot?
16 days
What was Malala worried about, except for?
Her school being a great place for snipers to stay
What surprised Malala about her parents when they visited her in the hospital?
They looked much older
What position was Malala given at the District child Assembly in Swat?
Speaker
Why didn't Atal ride home with Malala the day she was shot?
He was playing games with his friends after school
Why did Malala’s father not travel with her to England after she was shot?
He decided to stay in Pakistan and protect his family
What did Malala's father find when he googled Malala's name that worried him?
A death threat from the Taliban
How many letters did Malala receive while she was in the hospital?
1000
How was Malala able to communicate when she first woke up in the hospital?
She pointed to letters on a board
What was the most precious gift that Malala received while she was in the hospital?
The green teddy bear
How long was Malala in a coma?
Not specified
What was Malala’s father’s job in England?
Education Attaché
What was Malala's pseudonym when she was writing her diary for the BBC?
Gul Makai
Why does Malala's father feel guilty about Malala's attack?
He feels like the bullet should have been for him
What does the doctor's phrase 'God sends the solution first and the problem later' imply about Malala's story?
The doctors who helped Malala were already in the country when she was shot
How does Malala's story relate to the saying 'The pen is mightier than the sword'?
The Taliban tried to silence her with violence but her words were still more powerful
What is one reason why Malala doesn't remember anything from the attack?
Her brain protected her from the bad memories and/or she had a head injury
What is one way Malala looks at what happened to her in a positive light?
She is still alive and the tragedy opened many doors of opportunity
This quiz is a study guide about Malala Yousafzai, covering her personal life, family, and experiences in Pakistan. Test your knowledge about this inspiring Nobel Prize laureate!
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