Blog Task #1: Chapters 1-2 of I Am Malala

Vocabulary Terms
Define the following terms. In your definition, it may also help to make reference to how these terms apply
to Malalas memoir.
ISI, Pashtun, Islamiyat, Imam, Maulanas

Discussion Questions
Answer the following set of questions. Pay attention to the keywords in the question stem to plan your
answer, and to the grading indications of each to ensure you are meeting the requirements.
1. In these first two chapters, Malala provides a lot of information about her cultural, sociological and
religious background. Identify five aspects about Malalas culture that stand out to you, using textual
evidence from the novel. Briefly comment on how Malalas life is different than yours.
( /5 K /2 I /1 C)
2. Malala mentions the five pillars of Islamic faith. What are the five pillars? What is significant about
the sixth pillar?
( /2 K /1 I /1 C)
3. Malala provides a brief history of Pakistans relationship with the United States. When did the
relationship change, and why?
( /2 K /2 I /1 C)
4. Malala shares plenty of information about her fathers early life. Briefly summarize Ziauddin
Yousafzais upbringing.
( /4 K /1 C)