Read the excerpt from “Pakistan’s Malala.”Malala wondered on her blog if she should adopt a pen name – Gul Makai.Meaning corn flower in Urdu, the native language of the region, Gul Makai is a name taken from a character in a Pashtun folk story. It's not well known, but Pashtun experts say the story is a kind of Romeo and Juliet tale. It's a sweet love story laced with tragedy.Based on this excerpt, writing a blog about her experiences allowed Malala to
Answer
A
share the locations of secret schools.
B
discuss her opinions on literature.
C
limit who could view her writing.
D
keep her identity a secret if she wanted.
Explanation
The excerpt says Malala wondered whether to use the pen name Gul Makai. Using a pen name would let her write about her experiences without using her real name, keeping her identity secret if she chose. The passage does not say the blog was used to reveal school locations, discuss literature, or restrict who could read it.
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