Which of the following topics is covered only in the video?

Yousafzai's book and the reason for its title

What is Yousafzai’s main purpose in her “Speech at the United Nations”?

to persuade her audience to support the efforts she supports

What do both the speech and the video most clearly show about Yousafzai’s life since recovering from the shooting?

She has become internationally acclaimed and influential.

In which of these sentences is the word before used as a subordinating conjunction to introduce an adverbial clause?

Many media outlets interviewed Yousafzai before she spoke at the UN.

In her “Speech at the United Nations,” what does Malala Yousafzai indicate is the main purpose of Malala Day?

to honor everyone who speaks and works for greater human rights

Which of these could best be described as an initiative?

an effort by a group of people working together to solve a problem

In “Speech at the United Nations,” which of these things does Yousafzai NOT call on world leaders to do?

create gun-free zones around all public schools

What main point does Yousafzai support with her examples of Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, and others?

The struggle for freedom must be a nonviolent struggle.

What main point does Yousafzai stress with the anecdote about the boy?

Members of the Taliban fear what they do not understand.

Which of these sentences contains an adverbial clause?

Although going to school can be dangerous, some students bravely attend.

What does Yousafzai most clearly suggest is the main reason that the Taliban extremists had her shot?

They were afraid of what she represented.

Which group of words BEST describe Yousafzai as she presented herself during the "Speech the at United Nations"?

determined, optimistic, religious

What do both the speech and the video interview show about Yousafzai’s fear of the Taliban before the shooting?

She did not let her fears prevent her from pursuing her goals.

Yousafzai cites the proverb “The pen is mightier than the sword.” What point does she use this proverb to make?

Education and communication will triumph over violence.

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Malala Yousafzai

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Review of Malala Yousafzai's "Speech at the United Nations" and her interview with Diane Sawyer

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1
Which of the following topics is covered only in the video?
the dangers Yousafzai faced in her area of Pakistan
Yousafzai's thoughts about Malala Day
the people who influenced Yousafzai's life
Yousafzai's book and the reason for its title
2
According to “Speech at the United Nations,” in what main way has Yousafzai changed as a result of being shot?
She has grown far more security-conscious.
She has grown stronger
She has finally come to realize the value of education.
She has become determined to end gun violence.
3
Which of these actions would most clearly show that someone is being beneficent?
attending an exclusive party
donating money to a charity
doing well on a test
eating a healthy diet
4
What is Yousafzai’s main purpose in her “Speech at the United Nations”?
to describe her struggle to survive after being shot
to inform her audience about incidents that no one knew about previously
to share a dangerous adventure with a happy ending
to persuade her audience to support the efforts she supports
5
What do both the speech and the video most clearly show about Yousafzai’s life since recovering from the shooting?
She has become internationally acclaimed and influential.
She has become much more religious
She has become far less traditional in her outlook.
She has become much less confident.
6
In which of these sentences is the word before used as a subordinating conjunction to introduce an adverbial clause?
I believe that Yousafzai had never before visited the United States
Yousafzai delivered her speech before the General Assembly of the UN.
Many media outlets interviewed Yousafzai before she spoke at the UN.
Before long, members of Yousafzai's audience were on their feet applauding.
7
In her “Speech at the United Nations,” what does Malala Yousafzai indicate is the main purpose of Malala Day?
to celebrate Yousafzai's recovery from the injury she suffered
to offer thanks to her many well-wishers all over the world
to honor everyone who speaks and works for greater human rights
to encourage fundraising for and volunteer participation in her cause
8
Which of these could best be described as an initiative?
a lecture or speech given to a large audience
an effort by a group of people working together to solve a problem
a debate or discussion about a particular issue or concern
an updated list of the stops planned for a road trip
9
In “Speech at the United Nations,” which of these things does Yousafzai NOT call on world leaders to do?
protect children from brutality and harm
include women's and children's rights in all peace deals
support free compulsory education for all children
create gun-free zones around all public schools
10
The Latin root -dict- means “speak.” What kind of speech would a benediction most likely be?
a curse
a rant
a blessing
a scolding
11
What main point does Yousafzai support with her examples of Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, and others?
The United Nations has supported many worthwhile causes over the years.
Those who achieve great things win the admiration of others.
People from all parts of the world have similar ideas and goals.
The struggle for freedom must be a nonviolent struggle.
12
What would a queen’s envoy most likely do?
convey her messages
prepare her meals
sew her wardrobe
lead her army
13
What main point does Yousafzai stress with the anecdote about the boy?
Young people join the Taliban because they hope to get a free education.
Young people join the Taliban because their families are threatened.
Members of the Taliban are often brainwashed by their teachers.
Members of the Taliban fear what they do not understand.
14
What is the meaning of the Latin root -bene-?
holy
well
bad
quickly
15
Which of these sentences contains an adverbial clause?
Although going to school can be dangerous, some students bravely attend.
Attending school is a struggle in some parts of the world.
Some governments & terrorist groups attempt to repress education for girls.
Education is important, but it is not always available
16
What does Yousafzai conclude is the best way to solve the problems of illiteracy, poverty, and terrorism in the world?
develop better weapons
feed the hungry
hold more peace summits
provide more education
17
What does Yousafzai most clearly suggest is the main reason that the Taliban extremists had her shot?
They hoped to create publicity for their cause.
They were filled with hatred for all women.
They wanted revenge against her father.
They were afraid of what she represented.
18
Which group of words BEST describe Yousafzai as she presented herself during the "Speech the at United Nations"?
proud, angry, disobedient
disdainful, vengeful, sad
determined, optimistic, religious
cynical, timid, unsure
19
What do both the speech and the video interview show about Yousafzai’s fear of the Taliban before the shooting?
She allowed her fears to stop her from speaking out.
She did not let her fears prevent her from pursuing her goals.
She was virtually fearless
She had no fears for her own safety but did have fears for others
20
Choose the word that best describes Yousafzai’s feelings about the member of the Taliban who shot her.
furious
forgiving
curious
puzzled
21
Yousafzai cites the proverb “The pen is mightier than the sword.” What point does she use this proverb to make?
It is better to be a thinker than an action hero.
Education and communication will triumph over violence.
Education can be hard to obtain in areas where there is violence.
Those who like to fight may not learn to read and write.

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