MULTIPLE CHOICE: PLEASE HELP!
1.PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the speech?

A. Taliban terrorists are using violence to spread fear and control regions in

Pakistan.

B. World leaders are the people most able to create change that will help women

access education.

C. Education is the most effective tool to improve the world and end inequality.

D. Islam is a peaceful religion that supports equal rights, access to education, and

freedom for all.

2. PART B: Which sentence from Malala Yousafzai's speech best supports the answer to Part A?

A. "Thousands of people have been killed by the terrorists and millions have been

injured." (Paragraph 4)

B. "...Islam is a religion of peace, humanity and brotherhood." (Paragraph 18)

C. "We call upon the world leaders that all the peace deals must protect women

and children's rights." (Paragraph 23)

D. "So let us wage a global struggle against illiteracy, poverty and terrorism and let

us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons."

(Paragraph 32)

3. In paragraph 15, Yousafzai references many individuals who have inspired her. What might be her purpose in naming them in this speech?

A. She is providing context as to why she would not respond to hate with violence.

B. Naming these individuals is a way to thank them for their important

contributions to women's rights.

C. She wants to show the United Nations she has learned about many individuals

in her education.

D. These individuals are from different nations, and it proves that she is tolerant

and accepting.