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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters 11 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Malala says that her ancestors arrived in Swat in what century in Chapter 1: “A Daughter is Born”?
(a) The thirteenth century.
(b) The seventeenth century.
(c) The fifteenth century.
(d) The twelfth century.

2. Who was Malala's headmistress at school that told the students not to listen to the Radio Mullah in Chapter 9: “Radio Mullah”?
(a) Miss Ulfat.
(b) Miss Shazia.
(c) Madam Maryam.
(d) Miss Hammeda.

3. What is the name of Malala's teacher whose husband had been killed by the Taliban while working as a police officer in Matta in Chapter 10: "Toffees, Tennis Balls and the Buddhas of Swat”?
(a) Miss Ulfat.
(b) Miss Shazia.
(c) Madam Maryam.
(d) Miss Hammeda.

4. About how many schools had been destroyed by the Taliban at the end of 2008?
(a) 200.
(b) 400.
(c) 300.
(d) 150.

5. Who was Malala's chemistry teacher in high school in Chapter 11: “The Clever Class”?
(a) Miss Hammeda.
(b) Sir Amjad.
(c) Sir Obaidullah.
(d) Miss Ulfat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Nasir Pacha's wife in Chapter 3: “Growing Up in a School”?

2. Who became Ziauddin's mentor and lent him money so that he could attend college?

3. What is the name of the festival celebrated yearly to commemorate the killing of the Prophet’s grandson Hussein Ibn Ali?

4. What is the name of Malala's mother?

5. Who is quoted in Chapter 5 : “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You” as having said, "Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes"?

(see the answer key)

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