5. What motivated Malala to begin speaking out about girls’ education? A. She was invited by the government B. Her family moved to a new city C. The Taliban banned girls from going to school D. Her teachers encouraged her
C
7. What was the main goal of Yung Wing’s Chinese Educational Mission? A. To teach English to American students B. To bring U.S. professors to China C. To help Chinese boys learn in the U.S. and return to improve China D. To teach Chinese bo
C
What did Yung Wing do to help students from China?
He helped them gain education in the United States
Which people in the stories had a hard time going to school?
Malala and Frederick
10. What major obstacle did Yung Wing, Malala, and Douglass all face in their education? A. Illness B. War C. Government interference or discrimination D. Lack of interest in learning
C
2. Helen Keller describes her early learning as joyful and free. What factor made that possible? A. Her family's wealth B. Her teacher’s kindness and timing C. Her ability to see before age five D. Her access to technology
B
What method did Anne Sullivan use to teach Helen Keller her first words? A. She wrote them on a blackboard B. She used pictures and books C. She spelled words into Helen’s hand using finger language D. She said the words out loud repeatedly
C!!
Why did Frederick Douglass say slavery hurt both enslaved people and slaveholders? A. Because it led to rebellion B. Because it created economic inequality C. Because it damaged moral character D. Because it made families move often
c
Why was it dangerous for Malala to go to school?
She could have been killed since girls were not allowed to go to school
6. Which of the following BEST describes Malala’s view of education? A. It is something only adults should manage B. It is a basic right and a powerful tool for change C. It is helpful, but not necessary D. It is only important for wealthy
B
5. What was the result of the Chinese Exclusion Act on Yung Wing’s mission? A. It helped him expand to more states B. It had no effect C. It caused the school to shut down and ended his citizenship D. It gave the students more scholarships
C
Which people wanted to help other children learn?
Malala and Yung Wing
4. Why did Douglass’s mistress stop teaching him to read? A. She believed he was not interested B. Her husband told her it was dangerous C. He asked her to stop D. He began working full time
b
Why did Frederick Douglass want to learn to read and write?
To become free, to stop being a slave, to help other slaves
What do Frederick Douglass and Helen Keller have in common?
Both faced discrimination, both learned a new language to read and write
9. Which of the following is a similarity between Douglass and Malala? A. They both received government scholarships B. They both started schools C. They both risked their lives to access education D. They both became scientists
C
How are Malala and Yung Wing similar in how they used their education to help others?
Yung wing sent children to school, Malala created schools and spoke out for women
How are Malala and Yung WIng similar?
They both helped bring education to their own countries
8. What happened to Yung Wing’s program because of racism and government policies? A. He was given more funding B. The mission expanded to Japan C. He was forced to return to China and his citizenship was revoked D. The students refused to
C
How were Yung Wing and Helen Keller both pioneers (the first to do something)?
Helen Keller created opportunities for people with disabilities. Yung Wing created studying abroad
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