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What does the word 'chaos' mean?
What does the word 'chaos' mean?
confusion or disorder
What does the word 'authoritative' mean?
What does the word 'authoritative' mean?
having power
What is an 'edict'?
What is an 'edict'?
a rule or law
What does 'shuttered' mean?
What does 'shuttered' mean?
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What does the word 'reprimand' mean?
What does the word 'reprimand' mean?
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What is 'rubble'?
What is 'rubble'?
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What does 'futile' mean?
What does 'futile' mean?
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What is 'Sharia'?
What is 'Sharia'?
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What did Sufi Muhammad say about democracy in his speech?
What did Sufi Muhammad say about democracy in his speech?
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How has the couplet changed?
How has the couplet changed?
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Where did Malala hide her books when her family left?
Where did Malala hide her books when her family left?
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Where did Malala and her family go when they fled, and where did her father go?
Where did Malala and her family go when they fled, and where did her father go?
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Why did Richard Holbrooke laugh when Malala requested his help for girls' education?
Why did Richard Holbrooke laugh when Malala requested his help for girls' education?
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Who stayed at the school?
Who stayed at the school?
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What letter did Malala's father receive?
What letter did Malala's father receive?
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What do you think will happen following the death threat received by Malala's father?
What do you think will happen following the death threat received by Malala's father?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Chaos: Refers to a state of confusion or disorder, often arising in turbulent situations.
- Authoritative: Describes someone or something that holds power or authority, particularly in governance or influence.
- Edict: A formal rule or law issued by an authority, often governing behavior in society.
- Shuttered: Indicates shaking or trembling in fear, reflecting a psychological response to danger.
- Reprimand: The act of scolding or expressing disapproval towards someone's actions or behavior.
- Rubble: The broken remains or debris of a collapsed structure, often used to depict destruction.
- Futile: Describes actions that serve no purpose or are deemed useless in achieving desired outcomes.
- Sharia: A system of Islamic law governing all aspects of life, dictated by religious judges, encompassing areas from property to hygiene.
Key Events and Insights
- Sufi Muhammad proclaimed democracy as un-Islamic in his speech, urging continued warfare while adhering to laws.
- Malala's family left for a third reason—safety from the Taliban and the conflict in their region.
- To safeguard her cherished books, Malala concealed them in a bag under her guest room bed during their departure.
- Malala and her family sought refuge with relatives in Shangla, while her father ventured to Peshawar to raise awareness about the situation in Swat.
- Richard Holbrooke’s laughter at Malala’s plea for aid in girls' education highlighted the perception that defeating the Taliban was a higher priority than educational issues.
- The military took control of the school premises during the turmoil, ensuring some order amid the chaos.
- Malala's father received a death threat from the Taliban, indicating an imminent danger to his family’s safety.
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This quiz focuses on vocabulary from chapters 15 to 19 of 'I Am Malala'. Test your understanding of important words and their meanings that appear in these chapters. Enhance your vocabulary with flashcards designed to boost your comprehension of the text.
