i am malala (everything+voc)

Malala says that some people blame her father for what happened to her because he pushed to do what she did. Do you agree or disagree with this thought? Explain.

I disagree bc she was the one to speak out about it..

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 16?

Malala and her family leave Swat to seek safety during the army's war with the Taliban.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 17?

Malala and her family return to Mingora after three months away and observe its devastation.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 3?

Malala and her family want to make the world a better place for others.

PT 3-DETAILED NOTES-(11-19)-What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 11?

Malala and her father continue to speak out against the Taliban and its campaign against girls' education.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "Finding My Voice"?

Malala attends a conference in Islamabad and asks the US ambassador to help girls get an education. Malala attends a news conference and shares her story so that more people will know what's happening in Swat.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 13?

Malala attends her school one last time before its Taliban-mandated closure.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "Finding My Voice"?

Malala considers becoming a politician so that she can someday help solve her country's problems.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "Finding My Voice"?

Malala continues giving interviews, and her words reach many ears all over the world. The New York Times films a documentary of Malala's last day of school. Malala and her family briefly consider leaving Swat but feel it is their duty to stay and fight.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 14?

Malala continues to learn, despite the Taliban's closure of her school.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "Finding My Voice"?

Malala continues to write her blog posts. Malala attends school, despite the Taliban ban, as a "silent protest" of their policies.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "Finding My Voice"?

Malala enjoys her success as she receives recognition for her campaign for girls' education and continues to speak out.

1. How did Malala identify with Dorothy in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?

Malala faced many hurdles in life but continues to continue to achieve her goal just like Dorothy.

What did Malala ask her parents to bring when they came? What does this show that she didn't fully understand yet?

She wanted her parents to bring her school bag so that she could study for exams. She didn't realize how serious her situation was.

What was the negative effect of the school field trip?

People were spying on them and said the girls were doing bad things and they weren't.

How does Malala feel about public speaking?

She feels nervous at first but then is excited.

What kinds of surgeries did Malala have after she'd been released from the hospital?

She had a titanium cranioplasty, a cochlear implant, and the skull piece in her tummy removed.

What are Malala's thoughts about her future career?

She used to want to be a doctor but now she realizes that she wants to be a politician.

What did Malala use to improve her English?

She used ugly betty

How does Malala continue to speak out in this chapter?

TV , news interviews, documentation of her day.

2. How is Malala's school in Birmingham different from her school in Mingora?

Technology, like projectors and laptops and wi-fi. New classes like art and music and cooking

5. What gifts did Dr. Fiona give Malala?

Teddy bear and notebook

In December 2008, the Taliban announced that after January 15, no girl shall do what?

That no girl should attend school.

How did the students at Malala's school react to the diary?

That was all they could talk about

PT 2 DETAILED NOTES-(6-10)-What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 6? (reg notes not one here bc they're not finished)

The "Radio Mullah" (Fazlullah) preaches that the people need to follow Islam more strictly or risk more punishment from Allah.

Who had used the school as a base during the fighting in Mingora?

The Pakistani army

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 9?

The Pakistani army battles the Taliban for a year and a half.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 15?

The Pakistani government signs a peace treaty with the Taliban and agrees to impose sharia; however, the treaty proved meaningless as the Taliban continues fighting.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 7?

The Taliban actively exercises its influence through violence in Swat.

List three text details that contribute to this main idea.

The Taliban announces (in Dec. of 2008) that all girls' schools must close on Jan. 15, 2009 or face consequences; Malala's school stays open until then. Malala worries what her future will be if she is unable to attend school. With her parents' blessing, Malala agrees to write a diary for the BBC, detailing her life under the control of the Taliban

ch 9 details

The Taliban retreats when the army first arrives. The Pakistani government imposes a curfew to try to keep citizens safe from the battles. The Taliban fights with bombs and guns; the army uses shelling from helicopters, cannons, and guns.

What caused Malala to become more concerned about her father's safety?

The Taliban sent another threatening note to her father saying that the mujahideen were searching for him.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "A Shadow over Our Valley"?

The army did not win the war; the Taliban only went into hiding.

What did the letter from the army say?

The army was blaming the people of Mingora for the takeover of the Taliban.

5. Who was in jail following the attack? Why

The bus driver was jailed so that he might identify the gunman who had not been caught yet.

How do the doctors and nurses explain Malala being unable to recall what happened to her?

The doctors explain it in a very complicated manner. They said that the brain protects us from memories that are too painful to remember or that her brain shut down as soon as she was injured.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 4?

The earthquake brought devastating destruction to Pakistan, and the militant groups, such as TNSM, who helped the people rebuild told them that the earthquake was a warning from God.

Malala does not want to be known as the girl who was shot by the Taliban; what does Malala want to be known as?

The girl who stands up for peace and uses knowledge as her weapon

3. Who paid for Malala's medical costs?

The government would pay for all of the medical costs.

After this announcement was made, how did some of the girls' families respond?

They made the girls stay home.

Describe Malala's injuries and the procedures that she underwent. (You might need to use both Chapters 26 and 27).

They took out her skull and put it in her stomach after she was shot. She developed an infection. Her kidneys and lungs began to fail. They put her in a coma and flew her to England.

List three text details that contribute to this main idea.

Two million people flee the area. Malala, her mom, and her brothers travel to Shangla, but her father goes to Peshawar to warn people there about the coming danger of the Taliban. Malala's family reunites in Peshawar, attends a conference in Islamabad, and travels to Abbottabad.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "Finding My Voice"?

Using the name Gul Makai, Malala writes about her feelings of fear and her love for her school. By April, Malala's identity was revealed, and she could no longer keep her diary; however, by then, her message had been heard all over the world.

At what age are Pashtuns considered adults?

14

How old is Malala at this point in the book? What are most girls and boys around her doing at this age?

15, most girls are married, and most boys are working to support their families

What natural disaster occurred in 2010? How did it affect Pakistan?

A monsoon hit Pakistan. 2,000 people drowned, millions lost their homes, and 7,000 schools were destroyed.

ch 5 details

A mufti comes to Malala's house with other men and tells dad to close his school. (Dad compromises by saying the girls will now enter school through a separate entrance from the boys.) Malala meets a boy who attends the madrasa (religious school), and he says her school is bad. Malala feels her school empowers her with knowledge, and she strives to be top in her class.

approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently

accost

conform oneself to new or different conditions

adapt

active support of an idea or cause

advocacy

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise

astonished

a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

attache

of recognized power or excellence

authoritative

light teasing repartee

banter

a street of small shops, especially in the Middle East

bazaar

How does Malala explain sharia?

All aspects of life would be dictated by religious leaders

the act of depriving something of its sacred character

blasphemy

the limit beyond which something happens or changes

brink

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "A Shadow over Our Valley"?

Any of the above details could be listed in this section.

What does it mean to be an Internally Displaced Person (IDP)?

IDP are displaced from their home. They have nowhere safe to go.

personal attractiveness that enables you to influence others

charisma

ch 10 details

Due to the ongoing war and the curfew, Malala isn't always able to attend school, which is her escape from the harsh reality of war. The Taliban cuts the Pakistani people off from the outside world by cutting their access to cable TV channels. Schools, stores, roads, and bridges are regularly bombed by the Taliban.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "Finding My Voice"?

During her speech, Malala realizes that her voice was also "the voice of so many others who wanted to speak but couldn't." Malala practices her speeches in front of a mirror at home, and she continues speaking to local and national TV channels, radio, and newspapers.

What does Malala say is the reason she didn't cover her face when she spoke on television?

criminals wear masks and she is not one and has nothing to hide.

an authoritative rule

dictate

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

dignity

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

distorted

When did Malala and her friends pray the most?

during exams

How does Malala feel about education?

educating girls and young women, particularly in developing countries, would give them a chance to pursue green jobs and be part of solving the climate crisis in their communities

What role does education play in Malala's family?

education is very important in her family. her father owns the school she goes to and has taught her everything she has learned.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

elated

extremely painful

excruciating

any ideology favoring immoderate, uncompromising policies

extremism

What was the purpose of using the name Gul Makai for the diary entries?

fake name so Taliban would not know who it was.

a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm

fanatic

marked by erratic changeableness in affections

fickle

intermittently stopping and starting

fitful

producing no result or effect

futile

How are Malala's family members dealing with life after Malala's attack and life in England?

Her mom struggles with english, her brothers don't have friends yet, not everyone knows her dad like back at home

How did the Taliban change after the people accepted Sharia law? Give three examples of changes from the text.

got bolder and killed police and threatened storekeepers and women. They also beat a teenage girl for not coming out her house with her husband (she came out with a random guy) near her or with her.

a shelter serving as a place of safety of sanctuary

haven

4. What does Malala's father now do in England that he never did before?

he cries more and stepped up to start doing more things around the house like making breakfast.

When did Malala have her first trip out of the hospital? Where did she go? At that point, how long had it been since she was shot?

In December, two months after she had been shot, she went to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

hospitality

of or relating to the promotion of popular welfare

humanitarian

characterized by a state of violent mental agitation

hysterical

a person who does not acknowledge your god

infidel

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

instill

What did Malala's family decide to do when the Taliban closed in on the capital?

leave and take shelter in Shangla.

a Muslim college or school

madrasa

be amazed at

marvel

threatening evil or danger

menacing

a reformer disposed to hard-line policies

militant

a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law

mufti

VOCAB-provide a service or favor for someone

oblige

the trait of behaving in an offensive manner

obscenity

someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes

pacifist

have, give, or recieve a share of

partake

What happened the day of the school's peace rally? How did the students respond?

pashto tv crew arrived, they were excited

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

perplexed

small and of little importance

petty

a situation from which extrication is difficult

plight

a maneuver in a game, conversation, or situation

ploy

How did the school change its normal plan in order to maximize the amount of time girls could attend school before the 15th of January?

postponed their winter holiday to maximize amount of school time.

an authoritative declaration

pronouncement

a fictitious name used when performing a particular role

pseudonym

give in, as to influence or pressure

relent

What was the result of the diary being published?

reporters followed Fazlullah attempt to shut down girl schools.

a formal expression by a meeting, agreed to by a vote

resolution

a shelter from danger or hardship

sanctuary

What did Malala decide to do with some of the money she received from various awards?

she builds a new school

very unhappy; full of misery

wretched

What did the BBC want someone from the school in Mingora to do? Why did Malala end up helping out instead of the girl who was first chosen? How did her mother and father feel about her volunteering?

write a diary about life under the Taliban, first girl not allowed by her father, scared but proud.

PT 3-(11-19)-NOTES-What did Madam Maryam and Malala's father encourage the students to express their feelings about the Taliban?

write essays and speeches

How does Malala keep in touch with her friends in Swat?

she skypes them

PT 1 NOTES (1-5)-When was Malala shot? (year) How old was she at the time? (age) (pt 1 only has reg notes)

she was shot in 2012. she was 15 when she got shot.

dignified and somber in manner or character

solemn

What happened in Mingora over the month that schools were closed?

streets ghostly, stores shuttered, houses dark, traffic light, 1/3% population left

the use of violence against civilians for ideological goals

terrorism

How did people in Mingora respond to Malala speaking out in the news?

told her how well she's done, some scandalized that she showed her face.

come about, happen, or occur

transpire

What did Malala notice about the women in the United States?

used to sell items and showpieces. She also says that we dont have all of our rights still.

a porch along the outside of a building

veranda

How did Malala communicate with the doctors when she first woke up?

At first she tried to write, but it didn't work. So then the nurse wrote the alphabet and malala could spell out the words.

How did Malala end up in England? Discuss all of the circumstances that lead to her move from Pakistan. Use information from Dr. Fiona in Chapter 27 and from Malala's parents in Chapter 29.

At first, Malala went to the Swat Central Hospital right after she was shot. The hospital said that Malala's injury was serious. She was then taken to the Combined Military Hospital in Peshawar. That is when they discovered the bullet still in Malala's head. They realized the injury was in fact very serious. Malala underwent a five-hour operation. Malala was still getting worse. Two British doctors just so happened to be close to the hospital. These doctors were Dr. Javid and Dr. Fiona. They decided that it was best for Malala to be flown to Birmingham with the doctors.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "Finding My Voice"?

At the conference, Malala shares that she and her friends defied the Taliban by attending school secretly. Malala asks the prime minister of Pakistan to rebuild the schools destroyed by Fazlullah and establish a girls' university in Swat.

ch 2 details

Brides cry on their wedding day because they don't want to marry (arranged marriages). Women are not independent -- can't go out without a male relative. Girls don't go to school, so women are illiterate. The Taliban in Afghanistan force women to wear burqas and arrest them for petty things.

List three text details that contribute to this main idea.

Buildings and cars were burned, vandalized, and/or full of bullet holes. The army, armed with machine guns, remained, but few people had returned. Malala's house was OK, but the school suffered damage since it was used as a base by the Pakistani army.

What details in this chapter foreshadow Malala's shooting?

Dad's friend died (Zahid Khan), dad locked the doors and windows, teacher had nightmares about her, she started to be spied on

ch 7 details

Fazlullah's men, armed with guns, patrol nearby cities. The police and Pakistani government try to stop them. Fazlullah signs a peace agreement with the government, but two months later, his men took hostages at the Red Mosque, prompting a battle with the army. Fazlullah declares war on the government and officially joins forces with the TTP/Pakistan Taliban. Women were banned from all public places. TVs, DVDs, and CDs were burned in the public square; TVs were forcibly taken from homes, so Malala's family hid theirs in the closet. Some girls at Malala's school quit attending, some teachers would no longer teach girls, and Malala now cannot walk to school alone. Fazlullah enforced his edicts through public floggings and killings and displaying dead bodies in the "Bloodly Square." Malala's dad starts speaking out against the Taliban, and soon he is threatened by a note on the school gate.

List three text details that contribute to this main idea.

Going to school on the last day felt like "going to a funeral" because Malala's and her friends' "dreams were dying" with the closing of the school. Two-thirds of the students stayed home, and one girl had to sneak out of her house to attend. The girls stay late and reminisce about their time there over the years. The closing of the girls' portion of the school results in lost income for the school and financial stress for Malala's family.

3. Why do you think Malala's father felt responsible for her attack?

He felt that he should have been the one who took the hit, not Malala.

How did Malala's father react to what was found in the Google search? What did he suggest they do?

He looked troubled and then suggested that they stopped campaigning

ch 6 details

He says people can't smoke, listen to music, go to movies, or dance, and they need to pray daily. Women need to stay at home in purdah (seclusion from men) and not go to school; men need to grow their hair and beards. Many people think Fazlullah is a good interpreter of the Holy Quran and admire his charisma. He starts publicly naming "sinful" citizens, often as a result of their own neighbors ratting them out.

What does Malala worry about?

Her height

What major decision did Pakistani President Zardari make regarding Malala's father?

He would be Pakistan's education attache in Birmingham.

Who accidentally revealed Malala's identity as Gul Makai?

Her dad did when talking about the man yelling on the phone because everyone recognized the story.

What is the name of the school Malala attended in Mingora?

Khushal Girls High School and College

When Malala thinks about what she would to if a Taliban soldier came to kill her, she says, "If you hit a Talib with your shoe, there is no difference between him and you. You must not treat others with cruelty. You must fight with peace and dialogue." Describe how this quote shows Malala's character.

Malala always asks God for peace and even though she knows the Taliban has caused a lot of pain, she will not act the same way. She is strong and intelligent

Describe the story Malala tells about Safina and the pink plastic cell phone. What does she learn from this experience?

Malala had a pink plastic phone given to her by her father. It went missing and she saw it at Safina's house. Safina claimed it was her phone but she didn't believe her, so Malala stole her earrings and necklace.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "Finding My Voice"?

Malala is interviewed about her stance on the peace treaty and boldly expresses her disappointment in it. Malala's New York Times documentary airs, bringing more attention to the plight of girls in Swat.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 12?

Malala is personally affected by the Taliban's shutdown of girls' schools and writes a blog about living under the control of the Taliban.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 2?

Malala learns about the challenges facing women in Shangla and Afghanistan.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 10?

Malala learns first-hand what being a victim of terrorism feels like.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 5?

Malala learns that some people consider her school "un-Islamic."

List three text details that contribute to this main idea.

Malala plants a mango seed outside her house with hopes of seeing it one day bear fruit. The Taliban continues bombing schools and killing people who speak out against them, including several friends of Malala's father. A terrible monsoon kills 2,000 people and destroys millions of homes and 7,000 schools; the Khushal school suffers costly damages. Malala's father receives a threatening, anonymous letter.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 8?

Malala realizes no one is safe from the Taliban.

What was the world's reaction to Malala's shooting?

Malala received 8,000 letters and parcels from all over the world. She also received messages from many government leaders, diplomats, and movie stars.

What is the central idea or theme of Chapter 18?

Malala remains hopeful about her future in Swat, despite a devastating monsoon and the ongoing threat of the Taliban.

ch 3 details

Malala saw kids digging through trash for things they could sell and prays to God for the strength and courage to make the world a better place. Mom gives food to neighbors and feeds breakfast to kids from the school. They share their home with others. Dad lets 100 poor kids go to school for free, but this made many rich parents pull their kids out of the school.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "A Shadow over Our Valley"?

Malala says the US is stationed in Afghanistan to fight a war with al-Qaeda and the Taliban. (This hints at the possibility of war in Pakistan.) Malala's dad says the Taliban will eventually reach their valley. (This also hints at the Taliban coming to Swat.) Fazlullah declares schools haram. (This is significant b/c Malala's father runs a school for girls.)

Malala talks about two principles of the Pashtunwali code that her family and their neighbors follow. Discuss the two principles she mentions.

Malala talks about two principles of the Pashtunwali code that her family and their neighbors follow. hospitality and revenge. hospitality is opening your arms to anyone, friends and family, to your home.

When her family was packing, what did Malala want to take with her? What did her brother Atal want to take?

Malala wanted to take her school books and Atal wanted to take his baby chicks.

List three text details that contribute to this main idea.

Malala was nominated for an international peace prize from the Kids Rights advocacy group in Amsterdam. Malala travels to Lahore, Pakistan, to speak at an education conference and receives a cash award. The Pakistan government awarded Malala with its first National Peace Prize and named the award after her. Malala's friends at school celebrate her success with a surprise cake.

List three text details that contribute to this main idea.

Malala watches an Ugly Betty DVD to improve her English. Fazlullah lifts the ban on girls' elementary schools, so now girls 10 and younger can go back to school. Malala, who is 11 years old, returns to school, wearing everyday clothes and planning to say she is in Grade 4 if questioned by a Talib. Madam Maryam welcomed Malala and her friends back to school and praised them for being brave.

List three text details that contribute to this main idea.

Malala's father responds to the Taliban's threats against him, asking that his school children not be harmed. Benazir Bhutto -- a woman and former Prime Minister -- is killed for speaking out against the Taliban. Malala vows to continue her fight for peace and democracy and girls' rights to be educated.

List three text details that contribute to this main idea.

Malala's father speaks against school bombings, and he travels to Islamabad (the capital of Pakistan) and Peshawar to beg the government for help. The school girls write essays and speeches to express their feelings about the Taliban's campaign against girls' education. The girls held a "peace rally" to read their speeches; this was filmed by a Pashto TV crew.

Why couldn't Malala's family join her in England immediately?

Malala's mother and brothers had no passports or documentation. Malala's father couldn't leave his wife and children behind because a Taliban attack was at risk.

Who was Malala named after?

Malalai of Maiwand

How are males and females treated differently in Malala's culture? Cite two examples from Chapter 1.

Males are much more respected than females are. Males are allowed to have jobs, leave the house, go to school, and anything else they want.

ch 4 details

Militant groups arrived 1st to help; government and US help came afterwards. TNSM is led by Sufi Mohammad and Maulana Fazlullah. (The bad guys!) These groups said that the people needed to follow sharia, or Islamic law, or they would be punished more.

What details from the chapter contribute to the section title "A Shadow over Our Valley"?

Most terrorist attacks occurred outside of Mingora but got closer and closer. Bomb blasts begin to hit close to Malala's house. Her family now lives in fear each night, and Malala begins to worry that her own school will be destroyed.

How did the day change?

On the way home the bus got stopped, a young man was asking where Malala was, and then he shot her in the face.

List three text details that contribute to this main idea.

Sharia means all aspects of life will be dictated by religious judges. Girls are allowed to return to school as long as they cover themselves. The Taliban patrols the streets, continues to kill people, and threatens women, including Malala's mom. The Taliban flogged a teenage girl for leaving her home with a man who wasn't her husband and released a video of her attack. Sufi Mohammad, a TNSM leader, appeared in Mingora to make a speech and encourage the Taliban to keep fighting. The Taliban plans to attack Islamabad (the capital), so the army prepares to fight them.

Who else was injured in the attack?

Shazia and Kainat, who were girls also on the bus, were also injured. Kainat's arm was grazed by a bullet and Shazia was hit in the palm and left collarbone.

What did Malala's mother begin doing in the spring?

She began to go to school, she learned to read Urdu and start to read English.

Why was it difficult for Malala to communicate her questions to the doctors and nurses at the hospital?

She could not speak because there was a tube down her throat, because the bullet almost affected her brain, she couldn't see or write correctly

What did Malala plant outside her house? Why?

She plants a mango seed outside her house because she has a good feeling that there will be peace for as long as a mango seed needs to grow..

What happened when Malala heard someone behind her say, "I will kill you"?

She ran home and figured out that the guy was just on the phone. She told her dad.

How did Malala react to what she found on Google? How do you think you would have reacted?

She said that she was gonna die someday, she says "Let them kill me, I will die for what I believe in"

Until now, Malala's father has been the one to display bravery. In this chapter, how does Malala show her bravery?

She showed her bravery by not being silent.

How was the morning of October 9th just like any other day for Malala?

She slept in because she was up late studying for a test the night before, she was going home on the bus like every other day

What happened when Malala spoke at the peace rally?

She spoke for those who couldn't speak for themselves.

How does Malala respond when asked about the negative things that have happened to her?

She thinks of all the good, she can see, hear, and talk. She can go to school and argue with her brothers, and she is finally living the life god wants her to

2. Why does Malala believe God spared her?

She thinks that the reason she is alive is to use her life to help people

What were some of the problems and solutions Malala thought about while in the hospital?

She wanted to know where her father was, what country she was in, how would they pay, where were her family, where was the green teddy bear, she wanted to floss

How did Malala react to seeing herself for the first time after her attack?

She was interested and wanted to know exactly what had happened. Kind of like a scientist

Summarize the good things that happened to Malala in Chapter 19. Talk about at least three things.

She was nominated for the international peace prize for Kids Rights. Her name was put forward by Archbishop Desmond Tutu from South Africa. She was invited to speak at a conference on education in Lahore. She also won Pakistan's first National Peace Prize.

4. Who was Rehanna, and why was she important to Malala?

She was the muslim chaplain who prayed with her in Urdu, and she also kept a journal for her while she was in the hospital

How did Moniba react when she learned the Malala was the author of the diary?

She was upset bc that was a big secret to keep and she usualy tells her everything.

2. What was Malala's reaction to being told that she was shot?

She wasn't sad or scared, she was just happy to be alive and thankful.

Describe how Malala stayed busy in the hospital as she waited for her parents.

She watched the clock, she would watch movies and TV shows, and some nurses would come back and help her pass the time

What did Malala wish for on her twelfth birthday?

She wished for peace in Swat Valley.

What was the secret school?

Silent protest.

Why did Malala's father start changing his routine each day?

So if people were following him around, to kill him, they wouldn't know what school he was at.

What news did Malala receive about the feelings of some people in Pakistan toward her? What news did she learn from Moniba?

The people in Pakistan were very critical of her. Moniba told her that the other two girls have recovered and were back in school, she scored a 100 on her exam, Malka-e-Noor had taken first place, and they were saving a seat for her in class.

Why was Malala warned not to cry? Why would her father have been warned not to cry?

They both didn't want the other side of the line to be worried about the other.

What was going on in Mingora while Malala and her family were living in Shangla?

There was a face-off between the Taliban and the army.

How did Malala's family react to seeing her when they were reunited in the hospital?

They all cried and were shocked at how she looked.

PT 4 NOTES-(20-23)-What came up on the Google search for Malala's name?

Threat from the Taliban that she should be killed

How did Malala spend her sixteenth birthday? What did she wear for this special occasion?

To speak to the UN(united nations) she wore her favorite pink shalwar kamiz and one of Benaziar Bhuttos scarves

What are some of the differences between Mingora and Birmingham that Malala writes about?

Too quiet, not neighborly neighbors, dangerous at night, different clothes, more freedom.

PT 5-reg notes-(24-epilogue)-What were Malala's two biggest concerns when she woke up in the hospital?

Where her was father, and how would they pay the medical expenses.

3. Does Malala feel God answered her prayers to become taller? Why or why not?

Yes, god has made her as tall as the sky. Her voice could reach people every where