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What was Malala primarily concerned with sharing in her interviews?
What was Malala primarily concerned with sharing in her interviews?
What did Malala visualize when she looked in the mirror?
What did Malala visualize when she looked in the mirror?
What was 'Radio Mullah' responsible for announcing in late December 2008?
What was 'Radio Mullah' responsible for announcing in late December 2008?
What was the metaphor used to describe the spread of Malala’s words?
What was the metaphor used to describe the spread of Malala’s words?
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What recurring activity did Malala engage in within her home?
What recurring activity did Malala engage in within her home?
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What was the primary reason for the author's father receiving threatening letters?
What was the primary reason for the author's father receiving threatening letters?
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What did Malala believe her voice represented during her interviews?
What did Malala believe her voice represented during her interviews?
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What was the primary reason for the peace rally organized at Khushal School?
What was the primary reason for the peace rally organized at Khushal School?
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Why was the author's mother often worried?
Why was the author's mother often worried?
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What does 'Pisho' mean in the text?
What does 'Pisho' mean in the text?
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What specific action did the author consider to take to contact help if the Taliban attacked?
What specific action did the author consider to take to contact help if the Taliban attacked?
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During 2008, as Swat was being attacked, what course of action did Malala take?
During 2008, as Swat was being attacked, what course of action did Malala take?
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What was the main topic of Moniba's speech at the peace rally?
What was the main topic of Moniba's speech at the peace rally?
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What surprised the girls about the peace rally?
What surprised the girls about the peace rally?
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What did the author and her friends do to prepare for the peace rally?
What did the author and her friends do to prepare for the peace rally?
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How did the author describe her feelings just before giving her speech?
How did the author describe her feelings just before giving her speech?
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Why did the author decide to wear her brightest pink shalwar kamiz to school?
Why did the author decide to wear her brightest pink shalwar kamiz to school?
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What type of threat had the author heard about happening in Afghanistan?
What type of threat had the author heard about happening in Afghanistan?
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According to the author, what made Mingora a peculiar place?
According to the author, what made Mingora a peculiar place?
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What made the author reconsider her thoughts about danger?
What made the author reconsider her thoughts about danger?
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Why did the author laugh a bit to herself after the incident on the way home?
Why did the author laugh a bit to herself after the incident on the way home?
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What was the main worry regarding the diary entries?
What was the main worry regarding the diary entries?
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Who was the first person to guess that the author was Gul Makai?
Who was the first person to guess that the author was Gul Makai?
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What was the initial reaction of the narrator to the pronouncement?
What was the initial reaction of the narrator to the pronouncement?
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What did the author have to stop doing with her school because it was too dangerous?
What did the author have to stop doing with her school because it was too dangerous?
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What was a common argument that the girls used to suggest it would be difficult to stop the pronouncement?
What was a common argument that the girls used to suggest it would be difficult to stop the pronouncement?
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What was the main reason Fazlullah's men killed a woman in Mingora?
What was the main reason Fazlullah's men killed a woman in Mingora?
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What action did the narrator propose in response to the pronouncement?
What action did the narrator propose in response to the pronouncement?
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Why did the man in the valley get killed by Fazlullah's men?
Why did the man in the valley get killed by Fazlullah's men?
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What was the change in the number of girls in the narrator's class after the pronouncement?
What was the change in the number of girls in the narrator's class after the pronouncement?
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Why did the narrator's friends’ families keep them home from school?
Why did the narrator's friends’ families keep them home from school?
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Why did the teachers refuse to write a diary about life under the Taliban for the BBC?
Why did the teachers refuse to write a diary about life under the Taliban for the BBC?
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Why did Ayesha's father prevent her from taking part in the diary for the BBC?
Why did Ayesha's father prevent her from taking part in the diary for the BBC?
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What did the narrator do when she felt defeated about the girls having to stay home?
What did the narrator do when she felt defeated about the girls having to stay home?
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What action did the narrator's father take to maximize school time before the winter break?
What action did the narrator's father take to maximize school time before the winter break?
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What did the narrator offer to do that surprised her father?
What did the narrator offer to do that surprised her father?
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What did the narrator fear was the Taliban's ultimate goal for the girls of Pakistan?
What did the narrator fear was the Taliban's ultimate goal for the girls of Pakistan?
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Who did the narrator seek support from before agreeing to write the diary for the BBC?
Who did the narrator seek support from before agreeing to write the diary for the BBC?
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What verse from the Holy Quran did the narrator's mother use to support her daughter's decision?
What verse from the Holy Quran did the narrator's mother use to support her daughter's decision?
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How did the narrator's family generally view life during this difficult time?
How did the narrator's family generally view life during this difficult time?
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Study Notes
A Chance to Speak - Study Notes
- The author's father showed courage despite receiving threats and warnings.
- He spoke out against school bombings, even visiting the sites.
- He travelled to Islamabad and Peshawar to appeal for government help.
- The author's mother was worried and prayed for their safety regularly.
- She planned for the worst-case scenario, imagining ways to protect the family.
- The author mentioned a "magic pencil" used in prayer.
- The author spoke to relatives about the situation and fears.
- The author wrote speeches and essays in protest/support.
- There was a planned peace rally (assembly); a Pashto TV crew attended.
- Some girls were nervous but the author expressed her feelings more than comfortable now.
- She talked about how much she and her friends cherished learning.
- The author discussed various instances of people speaking up.
- The author mentioned a public-speaking champion, Moniba.
- The author's words expressed being afraid of losing rights, but also that schools were important.
Schoolgirl's Diary - Study Notes
- The author's school was threatened in December 2008; female attendance was legally banned.
- The author mentions there were 50,000 girls impacted / affected.
- Many older girls were concerned about what might happen.
- The author and others questioned why no one was stopping the Taliban's actions.
- The author was upset and frustrated but felt hopeful.
- There were protests regarding the ban.
- The author's father fought to postpone the planned winter break.
- The author used the school as a safe place even while being worried.
- Another girl, Ayesha,'s father was unwilling to allow Ayesha to share her story.
Additional Notes - Study Notes
- The author was threatened by a man on the phone.
- The author faced opposition from concerned family members.
- The author discussed her diary and the fact it was seen by a multitude of people as a result of the issue.
- The author spoke to a BBC correspondent.
- The correspondent was interested in the details of daily life in Swat.
- The author’s goal was to communicate her thoughts and concerns to the world.
- People thought the author was a person of importance.
- Ayesha's father wanted to keep her secret safe and out of the media/news.
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Explore the powerful themes of courage and expression in 'A Chance to Speak.' This quiz covers the author's family's response to threats, the importance of public speaking, and the value of education. Delve into the experiences that shaped the author's perspective on advocacy and fear.
