Item 3 Question 1
Part A

Which answer best describes similarities in the texts "Malala the Powerful" and "Statement by the President on Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi Winning the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize"?

Both texts describe the extent of Malala's injuries from the Taliban's attack.

They both focus on the positive content of Malala's popular blog.

Both texts emphasize the hope Malala gives people all over the world.

They both explain how the Taliban used violence to shut down schools.
Question 2
Part B

Which details from "Malala the Powerful" and "Statement by the President on Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi Winning the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize" best support the answer to Part A?

Select two correct answers.

"Some 132 million children and teens around the world do not attend school, often because they must work to help support their families or because they have no school to go to."

“Michelle and I were proud to welcome this remarkable young woman to the Oval Office last year.”

"Candlelight vigils were held across the globe. Protesters marched, many of them kids carrying signs that read 'I Am Malala.'"

“At just 17 years old, Malala Yousafzai has inspired people around the world with her passion and determination to make sure girls everywhere can get an education.”