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What was the immediate reaction of Malala upon learning about the death threat against her?
What was the immediate reaction of Malala upon learning about the death threat against her?
- She decided to flee the country.
- She felt devastated and lost hope.
- She remained calm and detached. (correct)
- She became angry and frustrated.
How did Malala's father initially respond to the news of the death threat?
How did Malala's father initially respond to the news of the death threat?
- He was visibly shaken and concerned. (correct)
- He ignored the threat completely.
- He expressed anger towards the Taliban.
- He was indifferent and dismissive.
What previous experiences did Malala reflect on when she received the death threat?
What previous experiences did Malala reflect on when she received the death threat?
- Her travels abroad and the awards she won.
- The support she received from her family.
- Her nervousness about attending school. (correct)
- Her earlier interactions with the Taliban.
What does Malala believe about death during the conversation with her father?
What does Malala believe about death during the conversation with her father?
What does Malala's father suggest they do after learning about the death threat?
What does Malala's father suggest they do after learning about the death threat?
What significant change in Malala's life does she acknowledge since the time she was first nervous about school?
What significant change in Malala's life does she acknowledge since the time she was first nervous about school?
What emotional state does Malala attribute to herself after closing the computer screen?
What emotional state does Malala attribute to herself after closing the computer screen?
What did Malala’s father express as a concern regarding their activism?
What did Malala’s father express as a concern regarding their activism?
Flashcards
Death Threat Against Malala
Death Threat Against Malala
The Taliban issued a public statement calling for Malala's death, urging others to kill her.
Father's Hesitation
Father's Hesitation
Malala's father initially hesitated to share the news with her, showing concern for her safety.
Malala's Reaction
Malala's Reaction
Malala's reaction to learning about the death threat was calm and resolute, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to her cause.
Acceptance of Death
Acceptance of Death
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Father's Concerns
Father's Concerns
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Shift in Target
Shift in Target
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Father's Bravery
Father's Bravery
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Violence on Children
Violence on Children
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Study Notes
A Death Threat against Me
- In early 2012, the author was in Karachi as a guest of GEO TV.
- A Pakistani journalist from Alaska visited them.
- She had seen a New York Times video and wanted to speak with the author.
- She wanted to speak privately with the author's father.
- Upon meeting, the journalist was visibly upset and crying.
- The journalist and the father spoke privately at a computer.
- A brief period later the father received a phone call.
- The father looked concerned and informed the author that there was something being kept from her.
- The father seemed conflicted, trying to decide whether to protect or share the information with the author.
The Threat
- The threat was a death threat against the author.
- The threat was communicated through a message on a computer screen
- The message contained the fact that the author would likely be killed.
- The author's father tried to protect her from the threat.
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