Malala Chapter 23 Flashcards

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When did Malala wake up?

October 16, a week after the shooting

Why wasn't she able to sleep?

There was a tube in her neck to help her breathe

Who held her hand after she woke up?

A lady called Rehanna who whispered prayers in Urdu

When she woke the second time, what was she given?

A pencil and a pad, but she could not space letters, and an alphabet board was brought to her Signup and view all the answers

What pain was Malala experiencing?

Her head was aching, her left ear was bleeding, and her left hand felt funny Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Fiona give Malala?

A white teddy bear; she said Malala should name it Junaid, but Malala named it Lily Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala ask one of the Polish doctors?

She asked him why he looked sad Signup and view all the answers

What color did Malala think the white teddy bear was?

Green Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the only things that calmed Malala?

Rehanna Signup and view all the answers

On their first phone call, what did Ziauddin tell Malala?

He said they will be there soon, and he did not cry Signup and view all the answers

On their first phone call, what did Toor tell Malala?

She blessed Malala with prayers Signup and view all the answers

What did Major General tell Ziauddin?

"Our" daughter has survived Signup and view all the answers

What bad news did Major General tell Ziauddin?

There was a problem with Malala's eyesight Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala write in the diary after seeing what she looked like?

She said her hair was small Signup and view all the answers

Did Malala have revenge?

False Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala do on Dr. Fiona's iPhone?

She searched her name on Google Signup and view all the answers

On what day did Malala get her voice back?

On the fifth day Signup and view all the answers

Why did Malala lie about not feeling bad?

She didn't want to upset her father Signup and view all the answers

After Malala's parents had been stuck in Rawalpindi for a week, what did Toor do?

She said if they did not leave by tomorrow, she will go on a hunger strike Signup and view all the answers

Where were they moved to in Islamabad?

Kasmir House, a hostel for members of Parliament Signup and view all the answers

Why did Interior Minister Rehman Malik want to fly with the family to Birmingham?

To make sure they did not ask for political asylum in Britain Signup and view all the answers

Who were they visited by in Kashmir House?

Sonia Shahid Signup and view all the answers

How many days did it end up being before her parents came?

Ten days Signup and view all the answers

What is Yma known for?

The jolly director of operation Signup and view all the answers

What role did Julie Tracy play in Malala's recovery?

Would sit and hold Malala's hand Signup and view all the answers

What did Yma and Dr. Fiona do for Malala?

They went clothes shopping for her Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala eat in the hospital?

The nutritional milkshakes, Cheesy Wotsits, and fried chicken Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala do to keep herself occupied in the hospital?

She watched Bend It Like Beckham, then she watched only Disney movies Signup and view all the answers

Who is Fiona Alexander?

In charge of the hospital press office, wanted to journalize Malala Signup and view all the answers

What did Fiona Alexander bring Malala?

A bag of cards and toys and pictures Signup and view all the answers

How many cards had been sent to Malala?

Around eight thousand Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Malala Chapter 23 Study Notes

Malala woke up on October 16, a week after the shooting incident.
Unable to sleep due to a breathing tube inserted in her neck.
Rehanna, a compassionate nurse, held Malala's hand, whispering prayers in Urdu.
Upon waking a second time, Malala received a pencil and pad, which she struggled to use, leading to the introduction of an alphabet board.
Malala experienced significant pain, including a headache, bleeding from her left ear, and unusual sensations in her left hand.
Dr. Fiona gifted Malala a white teddy bear. Though named Junaid by Dr. Fiona, Malala chose to name it Lily. She also received a pink exercise book for writing.
Malala inquired about the sadness of a Polish doctor, suggesting financial concerns related to their situation.
Malala mistakenly perceived her white teddy bear as green.
One of the few comforts for Malala was the presence of Rehanna.
During Malala's first phone call with Ziauddin, he reassured her that they would arrive soon, maintaining composure without tears.
Toor blessed Malala with prayers during their first phone call.
Major General conveyed to Ziauddin that "our" daughter had survived.
Ziauddin learned of a problem concerning Malala's eyesight from the Major General.
Reflecting on her appearance, Malala noted in her diary that her hair was short.
Malala held no desire for revenge; her only wish was to return to Swat.
Malala used Dr. Fiona's iPhone to search for her name on Google.
Malala regained her voice on the fifth day after the incident.
She feigned that she was not feeling bad to avoid worrying her father.
After a week stuck in Rawalpindi, Toor threatened a hunger strike, prompting quick arrangements to move the family to Islamabad.
They relocated to Kashmir House, a hostel accommodating Parliament members in Islamabad.
Interior Minister Rehman Malik intended to accompany the family to Birmingham to prevent potential requests for political asylum.
The family was visited by Sonia Shahid while at Kashmir House.
There was a ten-day wait before Malala's parents were finally able to join her.
Yma, the jovial director of operation, played a supportive role during this time.
Julie Tracy was a comforting presence for Malala, often holding her hand.
Yma and Dr. Fiona took Malala shopping for new clothes.
Malala's hospital diet included nutritional milkshakes, Cheesy Wotsits, and fried chicken.
To occupy her time in the hospital, Malala watched "Bend It Like Beckham," which she found offensive, leading her to watch only Disney movies afterward.
Fiona Alexander, responsible for the hospital’s press office, was keen to document Malala's story.
Fiona Alexander brought Malala a collection of cards, toys, and pictures.
Approximately eight thousand cards were sent to Malala from around the world.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 23 of Malala's story with these flashcards. Each card provides key questions and details from the chapter to help reinforce your understanding. Perfect for students looking to review critical events and characters after the incident.