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Upon hearing the initial bomb blast, the family's immediate, collective response was primarily driven by:
Upon hearing the initial bomb blast, the family's immediate, collective response was primarily driven by:
- a rational assessment of the potential structural damage to their house.
- a shared sense of vulnerability and the need for mutual reassurance and comfort. (correct)
- an instinctive urge to seek information about the source and target of the explosion.
- a pre-established emergency plan that dictated their movements and actions.
The 'rumor on the street' regarding the Taliban's impending control of Swat, which Malala's father reported, can be best understood as:
The 'rumor on the street' regarding the Taliban's impending control of Swat, which Malala's father reported, can be best understood as:
- an official government announcement intended to prepare citizens for Taliban rule.
- confirmed intelligence leaked from within the military ranks.
- unverified information circulating among the local populace, reflecting anxieties and speculation. (correct)
- a deliberate propaganda campaign orchestrated by the Taliban to demoralize the community.
The family's evolving sleeping arrangement, culminating in Malala sleeping on the floor, primarily illustrates:
The family's evolving sleeping arrangement, culminating in Malala sleeping on the floor, primarily illustrates:
- a decline in familial affection and personal space due to the stressful environment.
- Malala's increasing resentment towards her brothers, leading to her displacement from the bed.
- the children's growing independence and preference for separate sleeping quarters.
- an adaptation to the escalating conflict, prioritizing collective security and proximity to parents. (correct)
Malala and Khushal's system of using electricity outages to gauge the proximity of fighting demonstrates:
Malala and Khushal's system of using electricity outages to gauge the proximity of fighting demonstrates:
The distinction Malala draws between bombing, shelling, and machine gun fire primarily reflects:
The distinction Malala draws between bombing, shelling, and machine gun fire primarily reflects:
Malala's recitation of Ayat al-Kursi and subsequent prayers that expanded in scope from her home to the entire world, best exemplifies:
Malala's recitation of Ayat al-Kursi and subsequent prayers that expanded in scope from her home to the entire world, best exemplifies:
When Malala 'tried to plug my ears and picture my prayers floating up to God,' this action most likely represents:
When Malala 'tried to plug my ears and picture my prayers floating up to God,' this action most likely represents:
Malala's statement, 'Somehow, each morning, we awoke safe and sound,' in the context of nightly bombings, suggests:
Malala's statement, 'Somehow, each morning, we awoke safe and sound,' in the context of nightly bombings, suggests:
The phrase 'One day my prayer was answered. The army hadn't won, but it had at least driven the Taliban into hiding, if not away,' indicates:
The phrase 'One day my prayer was answered. The army hadn't won, but it had at least driven the Taliban into hiding, if not away,' indicates:
The excerpt as a whole primarily serves to illustrate:
The excerpt as a whole primarily serves to illustrate:
Flashcards
Bombing
Bombing
An attack usually carried out by the Taliban, sometimes via remote control or suicide bombers.
Shelling
Shelling
Artillery fire using cannons or helicopters, conducted by the army from remote locations.
Machine guns
Machine guns
A type of gun fire used by both the Taliban and the army during combat.
Ayat al-Kursi
Ayat al-Kursi
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Nighttime fears
Nighttime fears
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Hope after bombing
Hope after bombing
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Military operation
Military operation
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family huddle
family huddle
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Prayer for peace
Prayer for peace
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Children's coping mechanisms
Children's coping mechanisms
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Study Notes
Inside During Bombing
- The author and her brother stayed inside during bombings, peering through curtains.
- A bright light flashed across the sky, like a flashbulb; a loud noise shook the ground (boom).
- Family members ran to join them, and the family huddled together during the gunfire.
- Dishes, furniture, and windows rattled during the blasts
- The author and her family huddled until they drifted off to sleep.
The Next Morning
- The next morning, they woke up after a long, fitful sleep, the air seemed still.
- They hoped that the army had defeated the Taliban.
- They peeked out, and saw neighbours gossiping.
- Their dad went to find out, and came back saying the Taliban were trying to take control of Swat.
- The military operation was ineffective, and their hearts sank.
Fighting
- The army sent more men, and the fighting continued.
- The fighting went on for 1.5 yrs, night after night.
- The author was always the first to run to her parents and brothers.
- They had to sleep on blankets on the floor since the bed was too crowded.
- They got used to the bombing sounds.
- The author was frustrated with her siblings.
Prayers
- The author used to pray for protection from devils and dangers.
- Reciting special verses from the Holy Quran, to protect her home, neighborhood, and town.
- She prayed for people and peace for Swat.
- She tried to focus on her prayers floating up to God.
- She hoped her prayers for everyone would be answered.
- The author is glad that one day, her prayers were answered.
- The Taliban were hidden.
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Description
A family experiences bombings and gunfire, grappling with fear and uncertainty as military operations prove ineffective. They huddle together for safety, enduring sleepless nights and clinging to hope amidst the ongoing conflict. The future remains uncertain.
