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What does Malala's act of speaking to her reflection in the mirror reveal about her character?
What does Malala's act of speaking to her reflection in the mirror reveal about her character?
- It indicates her loneliness and lack of real friends to confide in.
- It suggests a troubled mental state, prone to hallucinations and detachment from reality.
- It signifies her early inclination towards public speaking and projecting her voice. (correct)
- It demonstrates her self-consciousness and preoccupation with her physical appearance.
How did Malala initially respond to the Radio Mullah's decree banning girls from attending school?
How did Malala initially respond to the Radio Mullah's decree banning girls from attending school?
- She became fearful and considered leaving the Swat Valley.
- She dismissed it as an absurd statement that would not be enforced. (correct)
- She immediately started organizing protests with other school girls.
- She accepted it as a harsh reality and prepared to stay at home.
Based on the text, what was the primary concern voiced by Malala's classmates regarding the Taliban's edict?
Based on the text, what was the primary concern voiced by Malala's classmates regarding the Taliban's edict?
- The potential impact on their marriage prospects.
- The economic hardship it would cause to their families.
- The lack of action from authorities to stop the Taliban. (correct)
- The risk of being ostracized by the community for defying the ban.
What does Malala mean when she says, 'Maybe that girl in the mirror...was the Malala I would become'?
What does Malala mean when she says, 'Maybe that girl in the mirror...was the Malala I would become'?
What can be inferred from the statement, 'After the fifteenth of January, no girl, whether big or little, shall go to school. Otherwise, you know what we can do'?
What can be inferred from the statement, 'After the fifteenth of January, no girl, whether big or little, shall go to school. Otherwise, you know what we can do'?
Flashcards
Malala's speeches
Malala's speeches
Malala engaged with media to advocate for girls' education.
Radio Mullah
Radio Mullah
A source of Taliban directives against girls' education.
Taliban threats
Taliban threats
Intimidation from the Taliban to prevent girls from attending school.
Right to education
Right to education
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Hopeful resistance
Hopeful resistance
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Study Notes
Malala's Diary Entry - December 2008
- Announcement on Radio Mullah: No girls allowed to attend school after January 15th.
- Parents and school principal held responsible if girls attended.
- Malala's initial reaction: Thought it was an odd announcement for the 21st century.
- Impact: More than 50,000 girls potentially impacted.
- Malala's perspective: Believed it wasn't a justifiable restriction and school was a right.
- Classmates' response: Questioned who could stop the Taliban from closing down more schools.
- Malala's feelings: Hoped for a positive outcome, potentially feeling a little frustrated/angry.
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Description
Diary entry from December 2008 regarding the announcement banning girls from attending school. Malala reflects on the impact of the ban and questions the justification for restricting education. Over 50,000 girls are at risk.
