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What did the narrator's family take to Shangla?
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?
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?
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?
What kind of food was served at the feast in Shangla?
How did the narrator feel about being considered a city girl in Shangla?
How did the narrator feel about being considered a city girl in Shangla?
What did the narrator and the other children do for entertainment in Shangla?
What did the narrator and the other children do for entertainment in Shangla?
What kind of life did the narrator live in Shangla?
What kind of life did the narrator live in Shangla?
What can the reader infer about the narrator's relationship with her family?
What can the reader infer about the narrator's relationship with her family?
What game did the girls play by the stream?
What game did the girls play by the stream?
What did the girls use to adorn the bride in their game?
What did the girls use to adorn the bride in their game?
Why were many women in the village unable to read?
Why were many women in the village unable to read?
How did the father explain the treatment of women in the village?
How did the father explain the treatment of women in the village?
What form of attire were women required to wear under Taliban rule?
What form of attire were women required to wear under Taliban rule?
What was a common belief about girls' education among some fathers in the village?
What was a common belief about girls' education among some fathers in the village?
What emotions did the narrator feel about the women's lives?
What emotions did the narrator feel about the women's lives?
What was the consequence for women walking without a male family member under the Taliban?
What was the consequence for women walking without a male family member under the Taliban?
Flashcards
Small Eid
Small Eid
A celebration marking the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting.
Big Eid
Big Eid
A traditional Pakistani festival celebrated in the spring and fall, often with feasts and family gatherings.
Shangla
Shangla
A high-altitude village in Pakistan, known for its mountainous terrain and scenic beauty.
Flying Coach
Flying Coach
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Rutted Roads
Rutted Roads
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Peshawar
Peshawar
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Islamabad
Islamabad
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Chicken and Rice
Chicken and Rice
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What game did the author play as a child?
What game did the author play as a child?
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What was the author's mother unable to do?
What was the author's mother unable to do?
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How did the author's culture influence her interactions with elders?
How did the author's culture influence her interactions with elders?
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What were the Taliban's restrictions on women in Afghanistan?
What were the Taliban's restrictions on women in Afghanistan?
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What was the purpose of the author's father mentioning the situation in Afghanistan?
What was the purpose of the author's father mentioning the situation in Afghanistan?
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What did the author realize after hearing about the Taliban's treatment of women?
What did the author realize after hearing about the Taliban's treatment of women?
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What is the main theme of the excerpt?
What is the main theme of the excerpt?
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What is the author's perspective on the treatment of women?
What is the author's perspective on the treatment of women?
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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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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.
