I Am Malala Chapter 16 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

explosive check

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?

Pakistan army Signup and view all the answers

What was in the note that was left in Ziauddin's office?

"we have lost so many lives of our precious soldiers and this because of your negligence. Long live Pak Army" Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of Fazlullah at this point in the book?

at large, destroyed headquarters, captured, radio stopped Signup and view all the answers

Why did the girls visit Shiza Shahid in Islamabad? What were a few of the things they did there?

they were invited by her after she finished her studies at Stanford; saw sights and took part in workshops to help get over trauma with Taliban Signup and view all the answers

What was the visit's effect on Malala?

she learned that women could still do important things while maintaining their tradition; had a glimpse of different life; taught her how to tell her stories so the outside people would know what's going on in the valley and help them Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala do when she returned from Islamabad?

stop wearing her shawl over her head at some meetings because she thought she was modern and attended Signup and view all the answers

How did Malala help her father restart the school?

remembered General Abbas's visiting card in order to pay all the teachers and rebuild the school Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the effects of the flooding?

mud was all over the desks and classrooms smelled foul; cost 90,000 rupees to repair; roads, crops, and villages washed away; 2000 people drowned; 14 million affected; 7000 schools destroyed; no power Signup and view all the answers

What decision did Malala make at the end of the chapter?

to become a politician Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge on chapter 16 of 'I Am Malala' with these flashcards. Discover key details such as Malala's family's experiences and the events surrounding their return to the Swat Valley after three months. Perfect for studying and reinforcing your understanding of this powerful narrative.