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How long had Malala's family been away from SWAT?
How long had Malala's family been away from SWAT?
3 months
What happened to allow Malala and her family to return to the Swat Valley?
What happened to allow Malala and her family to return to the Swat Valley?
explosive check
How many people left SWAT?
How many people left SWAT?
half of the 1.8 million of the population
Who lived at the school while Malala's family was away?
Who lived at the school while Malala's family was away?
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What was in the note that was left in Ziauddin's office?
What was in the note that was left in Ziauddin's office?
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What is the status of Fazlullah at this point in the book?
What is the status of Fazlullah at this point in the book?
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Why did the girls visit Shiza Shahid in Islamabad? What were a few of the things they did there?
Why did the girls visit Shiza Shahid in Islamabad? What were a few of the things they did there?
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What was the visit's effect on Malala?
What was the visit's effect on Malala?
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What did Malala do when she returned from Islamabad?
What did Malala do when she returned from Islamabad?
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How did Malala help her father restart the school?
How did Malala help her father restart the school?
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What were some of the effects of the flooding?
What were some of the effects of the flooding?
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What decision did Malala make at the end of the chapter?
What decision did Malala make at the end of the chapter?
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Study Notes
Return to SWAT Valley
- Malala's family had been away from SWAT for 3 months due to conflict.
- An explosive check allowed Malala and her family to return to the Swat Valley.
Population Impact
- Approximately half of the 1.8 million people in SWAT had left due to the unrest.
Occupation of the School
- While Malala's family was away, the Pakistan Army occupied the school.
Note in Ziauddin's Office
- A note left in Ziauddin's office expressed concern over numerous soldier casualties, blaming negligence, and praised the Pak Army.
Status of Fazlullah
- Fazlullah was still at large, having destroyed his headquarters, been captured, and his radio broadcasts had ceased.
Shiza Shahid's Invitation
- The girls visited Shiza Shahid in Islamabad after her studies at Stanford.
- They participated in workshops and explored the city to cope with trauma from the Taliban.
Impact of the Visit on Malala
- Malala realized that women could pursue important roles while respecting traditions.
- The experience offered her a glimpse into a different life and equipped her to share her story, raising awareness about conditions in the valley.
Changes upon Returning
- Upon returning from Islamabad, Malala opted to stop wearing her shawl over her head during certain meetings to express her modernity.
Assistance with School Restart
- Malala assisted her father in restarting the school by recalling General Abbas's visiting card, which facilitated payments to teachers and rebuilding efforts.
Effects of Flooding
- Flooding caused significant damage: classrooms were covered in mud, offensive smells permeated the school, and repairs cost 90,000 rupees.
- Roads, crops, and entire villages were washed away; 2,000 drowned, 14 million were affected, and 7,000 schools were destroyed, with no power available.
Malala's Decision
- By the end of the chapter, Malala resolved to pursue a career in politics.
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