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What is the most likely reason the author mentions Newton's law of action and reaction in relation to her interactions with her brother Khushal?
What is the most likely reason the author mentions Newton's law of action and reaction in relation to her interactions with her brother Khushal?
- To subtly imply that Khushal is always the instigator, absolving her of any responsibility.
- To highlight the universal principle of cause and effect governing sibling relationships.
- To humorously justify her participation in arguments and physical altercations with him. (correct)
- To demonstrate her formal science education and intellectual curiosity in physics.
What does the detail about making a cricket ball from an old sock stuffed with rubbish suggest about the author's childhood?
What does the detail about making a cricket ball from an old sock stuffed with rubbish suggest about the author's childhood?
- She preferred homemade toys over store-bought items because they were more durable and unique.
- She grew up in a wealthy household with a strong emphasis on resourcefulness and creativity.
- She lacked access to proper sporting equipment due to economic constraints but found ways to play anyway. (correct)
- She and her brothers intentionally damaged their cricket balls to have an excuse to create new ones.
The anecdote about Atal grabbing the neighbor's cricket ball and justifying it suggests what about the children's moral development and understanding of justice?
The anecdote about Atal grabbing the neighbor's cricket ball and justifying it suggests what about the children's moral development and understanding of justice?
- They have not yet fully developed a sense of moral reasoning and sometimes justify their mischievous actions. (correct)
- They operate according to a strict code of conduct, always prioritizing fairness and ethical behavior.
- They have a sophisticated understanding of moral philosophy and are applying the principle of reciprocity.
- They are being intentionally raised to disregard rules and conventional social norms.
What is the most likely significance of the author and Safina having a secret code and a hole in the wall between their houses?
What is the most likely significance of the author and Safina having a secret code and a hole in the wall between their houses?
How does the author's description of Swat Valley as a place of beauty and her Pashtun heritage contribute to the overall meaning of the excerpt?
How does the author's description of Swat Valley as a place of beauty and her Pashtun heritage contribute to the overall meaning of the excerpt?
What does the author's statement, 'But boys are, well, boys. Most of them are not as civilized as girls,' imply about her view on gender roles during her childhood?
What does the author's statement, 'But boys are, well, boys. Most of them are not as civilized as girls,' imply about her view on gender roles during her childhood?
Considering the Pashtun cultural context, what might be the deeper significance of playing cricket on the roof?
Considering the Pashtun cultural context, what might be the deeper significance of playing cricket on the roof?
What does Malala's statement 'God, I said, you did not check with me before sending these two. You didn't ask how I felt. They are quite inconvenient sometimes' reveal about her perspective?
What does Malala's statement 'God, I said, you did not check with me before sending these two. You didn't ask how I felt. They are quite inconvenient sometimes' reveal about her perspective?
What might be the broader implication of naming Malala after the Pashtun heroine Malalai?
What might be the broader implication of naming Malala after the Pashtun heroine Malalai?
What is the most likely reason that the author includes details about playing games like 'Mango, Mango' and 'Thief and Police'?
What is the most likely reason that the author includes details about playing games like 'Mango, Mango' and 'Thief and Police'?
Flashcards
Swat Valley
Swat Valley
A scenic region in northwest Pakistan, known for its beauty.
Malalai
Malalai
A young Pashtun heroine who inspired her countrymen.
Pashtun
Pashtun
An ethnic group native to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Siblings
Siblings
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Cricket
Cricket
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Games
Games
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Old sock ball
Old sock ball
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Code tapping
Code tapping
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Chindakh
Chindakh
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Family dynamics
Family dynamics
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Study Notes
Author's Background
- Author is Malala, a Pashtun.
- Her father and mother are from mountain villages in Swat Valley, Pakistan.
- Malala was born in Mingora, the largest city in the Swat Valley.
- Malala is known for promoting education for girls.
Family Dynamics
- Malala's brothers (Khushal and Atal) create a variety of challenges.
- There are arguments, conflicts, and competition with both brothers for various resources.
- Ten-year-old brother Atal is described as somewhat less disruptive.
- The author's perspective on her brothers is complex.
Childhood Experiences
- Malala and her brothers play games like cricket, tag, Mango, Mango, Chindakh, Thief and Police in the alleys.
- They even create alternative cricket balls from rubbish.
- They play on a flat roof.
- Sometimes their activities interfere with the author's studying.
- They communicate with their neighbors through coded knocks on the walls.
Personal Reflections
- The author's beliefs on the challenges she experiences while growing up.
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