Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani education activist, survived an attack by the Taliban and has become a global symbol of the fight for girls’ education. The word "activist" in the sentence is closest in meaning to:

Success is not always about winning, but about staying strong through (____). A. experience B. resistance C. perseverance D. determination

He taught others how to ____________ fear and stay strong during the battle. A. attack B. surrender C. defend D. resist

The social media platform quickly expanded and became one of the most influential networks in the world. The word "platform" in the sentence is closest in meaning to:

He overcame obstacles by ___ adversity.A. push throughB. take part inC. give up onD. connect with

Vo Thi Sau joined a guerilla unit at the age of 14 and threw a grenade at French soldiers. This shows that she was: A. weak B. brave C. selfish D. scared

We must continue to rise above challenges with renewed ___.A. full-lengthB. determinationC. characterD. perseverance

In her last moments, Vo Thi Sau sang revolutionary songs and refused to show fear. What can we learn about her? A. She was angry B. She was courageous and determined C. She was nervous D. She was sad

Steve Irwin dedicated his life to protecting wildlife. The word “dedicated” means: A. careless B. curious C. committed and devoted D. lazy

By reading about people who have (____), we can deal with our own challenges. A. ignored B. avoided C. struggled D. abandoned

Success also comes from the ___ to learn, adapt, and grow.A. collaborationB. devotionC. difficultiesD. willingness

What makes a story truly ___ is how one overcomes challenges.A. to inspiringB. inspireC. to inspiringD. inspiring

ames Watt, a Scottish inventor, improved the steam engine in the 18th century. His invention played a major role in the Industrial Revolution by making machines more efficient. The word “efficient” in the sentence is closest in meaning to: