Question

challenges malala faced pursuing her education?
select one:
a. only religious books were allowed. (paragraph 3)
b. in december 2008, they ordered all - girls schools to close beginning january 15, 2009, and announced that no girls would be allowed to attend school. (paragraph 4)
c. she believed education was a basic right that everyone deserved. (paragraph 4)
d. malala was back in school, but she no longer desired to become a doctor. (paragraph 7)

Explanation:

To determine the challenge Malala faced in pursuing education, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Talks about religious books, not directly a challenge to her education pursuit.
• Option B: Describes the Taliban ordering all - girls schools to close and banning girls from attending school, which is a direct challenge to Malala's (and other girls') education.
• Option C: Is about Malala's belief in education as a right, not a challenge she faced.
• Option D: Is about her return to school and a change in career aspiration, not a challenge in pursuing education.

Answer:

B. In December 2008, they ordered all - girls schools to close beginning January 15, 2009, and announced that no girls would be allowed to attend school. (paragraph 4)