Lesson-9 I Am Malala

Refer the textbook for questions

1) Dressed in a salwar kameez and with a scarf over her head, Malala looks like any other teenager.

2) Malala's main inspiration is Benazir Bhutto.

3) Inspired by her father, Malala developed interest in different subjects.

4) The way Malala stood up for education of girls made her a mascot for education.

5) Toor Pekai gave Malala lessons in spirituality and encouraged her to forgive her attackers.

6) Malala changed her ambition as she now wants to be a politician like Benazir Bhutto and make a
difference to the society.

Extra questions

1) Why did the Taliban shoot Malala?

Ans. Malala Yousafzai has been an activist for women's education and rights since her preteen years.
Inspired by her father, she spoke out against how the Taliban restricted education and other freedoms
of the girls in the valley. When the Taliban saw that their threats did not silence her they decided to
shoot her.

2) Why is Malala a beacon of hope in the face of terrorism?

Ans. Malala is an inspiration not just for children but for adults too. She is remarkable because she is
fighting for a cause. Hence Malala is a beacon of hope in the face of terrorism and patriarchy.