Displaced and Home: A Family's Journey

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What was the main purpose of the social activists' meeting in Islamabad?

To discuss the economic aid that the United States had pledged to Pakistan.

To share their stories with the media about what was happening in Swat.

To discuss the education of girls in Pakistan.

To discuss the problems faced by war-stricken tribal areas in Pakistan. (correct)

How did the author feel when she spoke to the ambassador?

She felt nervous and unsure. (correct)

She felt angry and frustrated.

She felt sad and disappointed.

She felt confident and hopeful.

What happened after the author and her group visited Islamabad?

They continued to travel to other parts of Pakistan.

They held a press conference to share their story.

They returned to their homes in Swat.

They stayed in Abbottabad with Moniba. (correct)

Why was the author disappointed on her birthday?

She had forgotten her birthday and no one celebrated it with her. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's main goal in the passage?

To share her personal story and struggles in the context of a war. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's tone in the passage?

Hopeful and determined. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the author's meeting with the ambassador?

It provided her with an opportunity to speak on behalf of girls' education. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the biggest difference between the author's birthday this year and her birthday last year?

She was not able to celebrate her birthday because of the war. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What phrase was found scrawled on a whiteboard in the school?

Long Live the Army (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the letter left by the army blame the people of Swat for?

Allowing the Taliban to take control (A) Signup and view all the answers

What career did the narrator initially aspire to have?

A doctor (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator's father respond to the army's letter?

With indifference (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was left scattered on the classroom floors?

Bullet casings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the large movement of people described?

An impending military conflict (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the family travel to their destination initially?

They traveled by car with relatives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the family identify themselves as during the journey?

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What obstacle did the family face when reaching the turnoff to Shangla?

An army officer denied them passage (C) Signup and view all the answers

What urgent concern did the family have while walking the last miles?

An approaching army vehicle mistaking them for terrorists (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the family’s relatives react upon their arrival in Shangla?

They were shocked and concerned (D) Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did the narrator face after arriving in Shangla regarding clothing?

They needed to borrow clothes from their cousin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major concern for the family when they were stopped during their journey?

They were in a forbidden area (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take to walk to school?

More than half an hour (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was unusual about the author's behavior in class?

She talked freely and asked questions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What consequence did the author face for arriving late to class?

She was slapped on the palms with a stick. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author feel humiliation after the punishment?

She felt embarrassed by being treated like the others. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred in Mingora?

Paratroopers were sent in by the army. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the radio described as?

A source of news from the outside world. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did the author’s mother face in getting a phone signal?

She had to climb a big boulder. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the family’s reaction upon reuniting with the author's father?

They wept with joy. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala wish for on her twelfth birthday?

Peace in the valley (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of Mingora upon their return?

Warlike and destroyed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the family find upon unlocking the gate to their home?

The garden was overgrown (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Malala's brothers' pet chickens?

They had starved to death (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the family feel upon seeing the ruined bus station?

Saddened and mournful (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was found inside the school upon their return?

Cigarette butts and food wrappers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala discover about her hidden books?

They were safe and sound (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala's father note as they entered the school gate?

Someone had been there (D) Signup and view all the answers

What forced the family to leave their home?

The Taliban (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Atal's main concern when facing the situation?

His pet chicks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What items did the narrator prioritize when packing?

Schoolbooks and papers (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator's family react to the situation?

They experienced chaos and emotions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Atal suggest about his pet chicks?

They should wear nappies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator hide for protection?

Their schoolbooks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the family pray for before leaving their home?

Protection for their home (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion did the narrator specifically mention feeling when seeing others cry?

Sadness (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Displaced

A family is forced to leave their home due to the Taliban
The family travels in a car with other people
The author packs school supplies and other important items
The author's mother refuses to take the family pet chickens because they might make a mess in the car
The author's young brother is upset that the chickens cannot come with them
The author hides her books in a safe place
The family worries about their father
The family feels unsafe and uncertain about their future

Home

The family returns home after several months
They find their home in a wrecked state due to fighting
Buildings are damaged, and there are empty shops
The garden has been destroyed; animals have died
School is still standing despite the damage
The family's school contains army graffiti, bullet casings, and other signs of violence
The family is upset to see the destruction
They discover that a letter blames the people of Swat for the Taliban's actions in their homeland.

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Description

This quiz explores the harrowing journey of a family forced to flee their home due to the Taliban and their eventual return to a devastated community. It delves into their emotional struggles and the stark realities they face after months of displacement. Through key events, this quiz highlights themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of conflict on families.