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What prompted the Pakistani journalist to approach Malala's father?
What prompted the Pakistani journalist to approach Malala's father?
- She had important information to share with him after viewing something on a computer. (correct)
- She wanted to interview him about his activism.
- She had seen a video of Malala and wanted to meet her family.
- She wanted to thank him for his efforts in the community.
What was Malala's initial reaction upon seeing the death threat?
What was Malala's initial reaction upon seeing the death threat?
- She felt calm and distanced, as if it was happening to someone else. (correct)
- She felt intense fear and wanted to stop her activism instantly.
- She felt anger and planned to retaliate against the Taliban.
- She was nervous and sought immediate protection from her family.
How did Malala's father react after seeing the death threat?
How did Malala's father react after seeing the death threat?
- He became incredibly worried and suggested they stop campaigning and go into hiding. (correct)
- He became very composed and insisted Malala continue her activism.
- He was furious and planned a counter-attack against the Taliban.
- He was unconcerned and believed it was an empty threat.
Why did Malala's father suggest stopping their campaigning?
Why did Malala's father suggest stopping their campaigning?
How did Malala's perspective on the death threat differ from her fathers?
How did Malala's perspective on the death threat differ from her fathers?
What event from the past did the death threat remind Malala of?
What event from the past did the death threat remind Malala of?
What does Malala mean when she says she would 'get back to doing what I was meant to do'?
What does Malala mean when she says she would 'get back to doing what I was meant to do'?
Why did Malala call the death threat 'an invitation from one terrorist to another'?
Why did Malala call the death threat 'an invitation from one terrorist to another'?
Flashcards
Death threat
Death threat
A statement or action meant to make someone fear for their safety.
Taliban
Taliban
A group of people who promote violence and fight against government or specific groups.
Targeted
Targeted
When a threat is directly communicated to someone.
Calm
Calm
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Acceptance of death
Acceptance of death
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Hibernation
Hibernation
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Fearless
Fearless
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Passion
Passion
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Study Notes
Death Threat
- A Pakistani journalist from Alaska visited the author and father in Karachi in early 2012.
- The journalist had seen a New York Times video and wanted to meet the author.
- The journalist had tears in her eyes and spoke with the author's father privately.
- Following the meeting, the author's father received a phone call, leading to a visibly distressed reaction.
- The author's father conveyed a threat against the author; the nature of the threat was a death threat.
- The author's father was torn between protecting her and sharing the information.
Author's Reaction
- The author felt calm despite receiving the threat.
- She had anticipated a threat.
- The author felt a strong force had taken over her.
- The author realized the responsibility and courage required.
- She felt her father's care deeply.
- The author recognized the threat was a personal attack.
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