I Am Malala Part IV "Targeted"

1. Why was Malala's dad much more afraid when he learned that Malala had been targeted than when he was being threatened?

He despised the Taliban

He was more afraid of something happening to his daughter whom he adored, then something happening to himself.

He was more afraid of something happening to himself than of something happening to anyone else.

He was ready to send Malala to boarding school to get her away from the Taliban.

The correct answer suggests that Malala's father was more afraid when he learned that Malala had been targeted because he loved and adored his daughter. He prioritized her safety and well-being over his own, making her safety a greater concern for him than his own personal safety.

Explanation

The correct answer suggests that Malala's father was more afraid when he learned that Malala had been targeted because he loved and adored his daughter. He prioritized her safety and well-being over his own, making her safety a greater concern for him than his own personal safety.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 21, what positive situation in regards to education did Malala state was happening in her home?

They were holding a secret school

Her mom was learning to read

Her dad had gotten more students in his girls' school.

It was finally spring and Malala loved spring!

In the beginning of Chapter 21, Malala mentioned that her mom was learning to read. This indicates a positive situation in regards to education in her home, as her mother's desire to learn and improve her literacy skills shows the importance and value placed on education within their family. It also reflects the positive impact of Malala's father's efforts in promoting education, as he had established a girls' school and encouraged learning not only for his students but also for his own wife.

Explanation

In the beginning of Chapter 21, Malala mentioned that her mom was learning to read. This indicates a positive situation in regards to education in her home, as her mother's desire to learn and improve her literacy skills shows the importance and value placed on education within their family. It also reflects the positive impact of Malala's father's efforts in promoting education, as he had established a girls' school and encouraged learning not only for his students but also for his own wife.

3. Who was Malala's father's friend who was shot 'point blank in the face'?

Zahed Kan

Zealous Kegan

Khan Zewalal

Zahid Khan

Zahid Khan is the correct answer because he was Malala's father's friend who was shot 'point blank in the face'.

Explanation

Zahid Khan is the correct answer because he was Malala's father's friend who was shot 'point blank in the face'.

4. What was Malala's dad's reaction when he learned his friend had been shot?

He was thankful it was not Malala

He was thankful it was not himself

He fell to his knees, cried, and said "Allah be with him!!!" Then he rushed with the rest of his family to the hospital to learn about his friend's condition.

He fell to his knees and said, "We were both on the list." Then Malala's dad said that people had been wondering who would be first!!

5. Why was Malala's own education dropping/why was she not at the top of her class anymore?

She was concerned about her own risk to/with the Taliban

She was so busy traveling and giving speeches that others were able to rise above her in regards to assignments, place in class, etc.

She had gotten injured and was unable to think as well so other girls were rising above her in ranks at school

Malala decided to help her mom with her studies and in so doing, she - herself - got behind, but that was ok with her for she wanted to help her mom!

Malala's own education was dropping because she was occupied with traveling and giving speeches. This caused others to surpass her in terms of assignments and class ranking.

Explanation

Malala's own education was dropping because she was occupied with traveling and giving speeches. This caused others to surpass her in terms of assignments and class ranking.

6. At what age, in Pakistani culture, are people considered to be adults?

10

12

13

14

In Pakistani culture, people are considered to be adults at the age of 14.

Explanation

In Pakistani culture, people are considered to be adults at the age of 14.

7. How did Malala FIRST LEARN that she had been targeted by the Taliban?

Her mother's worry and fretting told her

She knew the reporter from Alaska had shared something with her dad

Her dad learned it from a reporter from Alaska and then sadly shared the news with her

The Talib walked up and shot her in the head

Malala first learned that she had been targeted by the Taliban when her dad learned it from a reporter from Alaska and then sadly shared the news with her. This suggests that her dad received the information from the reporter and informed Malala about the threat she was facing.

Explanation

Malala first learned that she had been targeted by the Taliban when her dad learned it from a reporter from Alaska and then sadly shared the news with her. This suggests that her dad received the information from the reporter and informed Malala about the threat she was facing.

8. How did Malala react to the news that the Taliban wanted her to be killed?

She got very frightened, screamed and asked where she could hide.

She said she would throw a shoe at them if they came for her

She closed the computer and never looked at the words (threat) again, and remained calm

She called the Talib up and asked for forgiveness/to get her name removed from their taqrgeted list.

Malala reacted to the news that the Taliban wanted her to be killed by closing the computer and never looking at the words (threat) again, and remaining calm.

Explanation

Malala reacted to the news that the Taliban wanted her to be killed by closing the computer and never looking at the words (threat) again, and remaining calm.

9. In what way, in Chapter 21, did the Taliban attempt to discredit Malala's dad's school?

The Taliban said it was an illegal place and that it needed to be blown up immediately.

The Taliban threatened to blow it up because it was a girls' school.

The Taliban's influence was apparent through people's fear and reaction(s).

The Taliban's influence was apparent through a letter that was given out telling lies about a field trip.

The correct answer suggests that the Taliban attempted to discredit Malala's dad's school by distributing a letter that contained false information about a field trip. This action was a way for the Taliban to undermine the reputation and credibility of the school, potentially causing fear and doubt among the students, parents, and community.

Explanation

The correct answer suggests that the Taliban attempted to discredit Malala's dad's school by distributing a letter that contained false information about a field trip. This action was a way for the Taliban to undermine the reputation and credibility of the school, potentially causing fear and doubt among the students, parents, and community.

10. What is meant by the word 'dyna' in their language?

Kitten

Loved one

Hopefulness

Bus

In the given question, the word "dyna" is mentioned and we are asked to determine its meaning in their language. Out of the given options, "bus" is the only option that could potentially be a meaning for "dyna" in their language. Therefore, "bus" is the correct answer.

Explanation

In the given question, the word "dyna" is mentioned and we are asked to determine its meaning in their language. Out of the given options, "bus" is the only option that could potentially be a meaning for "dyna" in their language. Therefore, "bus" is the correct answer.

11. In Chapter 21, what FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE is used when Malala describes the White Palace and states that it was".......a wonder built of white marble so unearthly it floated like a cloud." ???

A metaphor

An analogy

Personification

A simile

The correct answer is a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as." In this case, Malala is comparing the White Palace to a cloud, stating that it floated like a cloud. This comparison helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and emphasizes the ethereal beauty of the palace.

Explanation

The correct answer is a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as." In this case, Malala is comparing the White Palace to a cloud, stating that it floated like a cloud. This comparison helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and emphasizes the ethereal beauty of the palace.