Malala Yousafzai: A Girl with a Voice
1) When Malala describes books and pens as "our most powerful weapons" in her speech, she is emphasizing the importance of

A. storytelling.
B. activism.
C. education.
D. feminism.

2 )Which of these pieces of evidence best supports the claim that Malala has made a difference in the lives of Pakistani girls?

A. She was shot by the Taliban for speaking out.
B. The number of girls attending school in Pakistan has gone up.
C. Only about 40 percent of adult Pakistani women can read and write.
D. She spoke at the United Nations.

3) Which of these words best describes the tone of Malala's speech to the United Nations?

A. frightened
B. excited
C. determined
D. angry

4) Why does Malala say that she would not hit a Talib who was attacking her?

A. She is not strong enough.
B. Then she would be just like the Talib.
C. He would will kill her.
D. It is against her religion.

5) Which of these statements best explains the central idea of the article?

A. Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani girl who was shot by a member of the Taliban.
B. Malala Yousafzai and her friends were harmed because they tried to become educated.
C. Malala Yousafzai was unwise in choosing to speak out for her rights and the rights of others.
D. Malala Yousafzai stands up for the rights of women and children to be educated despite violence from the Taliban.