Family Trip to Shangla

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What did the narrator's family take to Shangla?

Musical instruments and traditional clothing

Tools and materials for building projects

Gifts, food, and essential items (correct)

Books and educational supplies

What was the purpose of the narrator's family's trip to Shangla?

To explore the mountains and learn about the local culture.

To visit family and celebrate holidays. (correct)

To participate in a religious pilgrimage.

To escape the city heat and enjoy the cool mountain air.

What did the narrator's brothers enjoy doing on the bus ride to Shangla?

Pointing out the wreckage of fallen vehicles. (correct)

Singing songs and telling stories.

Looking out the windows at the scenery.

Reading books and playing games.

What kind of food was served at the feast in Shangla?

Simple and hearty foods including chicken, rice, and spinach. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator feel about being considered a city girl in Shangla?

Uncomfortable with the teasing from her cousins. Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator and the other children do for entertainment in Shangla?

They played traditional games like hopscotch and cricket. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of life did the narrator live in Shangla?

A simple life with limited resources and entertainment. Signup and view all the answers

What can the reader infer about the narrator's relationship with her family?

They are close and supportive. Signup and view all the answers

What game did the girls play by the stream?

Wedding Signup and view all the answers

What did the girls use to adorn the bride in their game?

Bangles and necklaces Signup and view all the answers

Why were many women in the village unable to read?

There were no schools for women. Signup and view all the answers

How did the father explain the treatment of women in the village?

Life was worse for women in Afghanistan. Signup and view all the answers

What form of attire were women required to wear under Taliban rule?

Burqa Signup and view all the answers

What was a common belief about girls' education among some fathers in the village?

It was unnecessary for their future roles. Signup and view all the answers

What emotions did the narrator feel about the women's lives?

Confusion and sadness Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence for women walking without a male family member under the Taliban?

They faced imprisonment or punishment. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dreams - Family Trip to Shangla

Author's family travels to Shangla, a mountain village, during holidays.
Carries gifts (shawls, sweets, medicines) for relatives.
Mingora bus station is a meeting point for locals.
Traveling in a crowded bus filled with goods from other families.
Journey up winding, rutted mountain roads.
Road follows Swat River, hugs cliffs.
Trip takes four hours.

Village Life

Many families live in the village in poverty.
Lacks modern amenities like hospitals and markets.
Author's family hosts a feast during festivals.
Includes chicken, rice, spinach, lamb, apples, cakes, and tea.
People in the village are seen as "sophisticated city girls" by some.

Women's Roles and Difficulties

Women's lives in the mountains are challenging (no proper shops, universities, hospitals).
Limited access to education (no reading, schooling).
Many women hide their faces when leaving their homes, unable to speak to men.
Families often marry off their daughters at a young age to live with the husbands' families.

Taliban and FATA

Author learns about the Taliban's harsh treatment of women in Afghanistan (head-to-toe veil, limited rights).
Similar group, the FATA, in the tribal belt of Pakistan.
The author's father promises to protect her freedom.

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Description

Explore the experiences of a family traveling to the mountain village of Shangla during the holidays. This journey highlights the rich cultural practices, the challenges of village life, and the specific roles and difficulties faced by women in a traditional setting. Discover how the family's visit to Shangla brings people together through generosity and communal celebrations.