Which of the following themes can you learn from Shamila's story?

If you work hard, you can achieve your goals.

Some people in Afghanistan thought that Shamila was a hero. Why?

She was a star on the first Afghan women's team.

"Shamila went to Blair in 2008...She had to learn English." What can you tell from these facts?

It was difficult for Shamila to begin school in the U.S.

Shamila was determined to learn. Which line shows her determination?

"She studied secretly at home."

Which of the following answers best summarizes the theme of this book?

Determination and confidence help you overcome difficulties.

The Taliban was strict. Which lines from the text support this fact?

"If people broke the rules, they were jailed."

After girls were allowed to play soccer, Shamila still had a problem. What was it?

She had no place to learn how to play.

Shamila could not play soccer. She would be in danger if she tried. Which answer explains this?

The Taliban would punish her for breaking rules about sports

How did the confidence from playing soccer help Shamila?

She was able to change her life.

How did the Taliban affect Shamila's education?

She missed five years of school.

Why does Shamila want to return to Afghanistan?

She wants to help other women there.

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1
Shamila is a forward on her soccer team. Her job is to __________.
score points
block goals
catch the ball
guard players
2
Which of the following themes can you learn from Shamila's story?
If you work hard, you can achieve your goals.
It's better for girls to play soccer than football.
Respect is something that must be earned.
People who mock you still deserve respect.
3
Some people in Afghanistan thought that Shamila was a hero. Why?
She studied even though it was illegal.
She was not afraid to go to the United States.
She was a star on the first Afghan women's team.
She played soccer against Pakistan.
4
"Shamila went to Blair in 2008...She had to learn English." What can you tell from these facts?
Classmates at her school were friendly.
Shamila was more interested in sports than school.
Shamila did not want to learn a new language.
It was difficult for Shamila to begin school in the U.S.
5
Being able to play soccer changed Shamila's life. She experienced __________.
freedom
school
strictness
rules
6
Shamila was determined to learn. Which line shows her determination?
"Shamila was upset."
"I had no choice," she said.
"She studied secretly at home."
"She loved school."
7
Which of the following answers best summarizes the theme of this book?
You should set goals for yourself that seem easy to achieve.
Determination and confidence help you overcome difficulties.
It takes time for people to agree to change.
Opportunities to succeed are often rare.
8
The Taliban was strict. Which lines from the text support this fact?
"Many of the Taliban rules were for girls and women."
"Soon, sports for girls became legal."
"If people broke the rules, they were jailed."
"The Taliban began to lose control."
9
When the Taliban was in charge, Shamila _______________.
could not go to school
traveled many places
had to work at a farm
learned to play sports
10
After girls were allowed to play soccer, Shamila still had a problem. What was it?
She was afraid to try a header with the ball.
She was not a fast runner.
She had no one to play with.
She had no place to learn how to play.
11
The leaders at the clinic really like Shamila's attitude. What fact supports this?
Shamila felt fantastic.
They asked her to come back.
Shamila learned to kick.
They held the clinic in the U.S.
12
What do you know about Shamila based what you read?
She was not a good student.
She did not like school.
She is easy to get to know.
She is a determined person.
13
Shamila could not play soccer. She would be in danger if she tried. Which answer explains this?
Her family would travel to dangerous places for her games.
Shamila could have hurt or injured herself if she played.
The Taliban would punish her for breaking rules about sports
People in Afghanistan did not like to play soccer.
14
What does mock mean?
supported
surprised
challenged
bullied
15
How did the confidence from playing soccer help Shamila?
She was able to change her life.
She shouted at people who mocked her.
She found out she had a new talent.
She respected other people more.
16
People did not respect Shamila after she learned to play soccer.
They made soccer illegal.
They made more teams.
They mocked her.
They made rules.
17
How did the Taliban affect Shamila's education?
She could not get a scholarship.
She did not like to learn as much.
She had more opportunities.
She missed five years of school.
18
Why does Shamila want to return to Afghanistan?
She wants to help other women there.
She can join the Olympic team there.
She like Afghan soccer rules better.
She does not like schools in the U.S.

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