New life in Birmingham

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What was Malala's initial feeling upon leaving the hospital in England?

Relief that her medical treatments were finally over.
A piercing cold and a deep longing for the warmth of home. (correct)
Overwhelming joy at being reunited with her family.
Excitement about starting a new life in a safe place.

How did Malala's mother react to the family's new living situation in Birmingham?

She was excited about the modern amenities and sense of security the flat provided.
She was grateful for the new kitchen appliances and enjoyed cooking in the new space.
She immediately felt a sense of belonging and began decorating the flat to feel like home.
She felt like a stranger and was anxious about living so high up in a building. (correct)

What aspect of attending school in Birmingham was most challenging for Malala?

The language barrier made it difficult to understand her teachers.
The strict school uniform, especially the itchy tights, caused her physical discomfort.
Navigating the complex school building and feeling out of place during social interactions. (correct)
The academic curriculum was far more advanced than what she had studied in Pakistan.

In what way did Malala find 'solace' from the challenges she was facing in Birmingham?

Speaking Pashto with her family, Skyping with Moniba, and watching Indian soap operas. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Despite growing accustomed to life in Birmingham, what idea did Malala continue to hold onto?

She would eventually return to Pakistan and continue her education there. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What realization did Malala come to after receiving letters from people around the world?

The Taliban's attempt to silence her had backfired, amplifying her voice and support for her cause. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Malala respond when asked about her future plans after this realization?

She said she would continue fighting for girls' rights to an education. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What detail showcases the cultural contrasts Malala observed upon arriving in Birmingham?

Women in burqas walked alongside women in miniskirts on the streets. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Malala compare her family's early days in Birmingham to?

Being internally displaced in Pakistan. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What everyday object did Malala's mother find bewildering in their new flat?

The elevator. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant change for Malala physically when she started school in Birmingham?

Wearing itchy dark blue tights as part of her uniform. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala do to cope with feeling alone during study periods and lunch at her new school?

She pretended to read while missing her friends back in Mingora. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What internal conflict did Malala experience regarding her stay in Birmingham?

She simultaneously felt that her stay was temporary and somehow knew that it was not. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Malala miss her exams in March?

Threats were still being made against her life, making it unsafe to return to Pakistan. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the skyscrapers in Birmingham compare to buildings in Islamabad for Malala?

They were so tall that looking up at them made her dizzy. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Malala's perspective on women's attire change in Birmingham?

She found the variety of attire, from burqas to miniskirts, liberating and fascinating. (E) Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala observe upon arriving in Birmingham that reminded her of Islamabad?

The busyness of the streets. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Malala's family have to do upon arriving in Birmingham because they left Pakistan so suddenly?

Start from scratch in a world that was utterly foreign. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What question was Malala trying to answer about students at her new school?

How she should interact with the other girls. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one thing that happened that caused Malala to realize Birmingham might not be temporary?

She enrolled in a local girls' school. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Longing for Home

The feeling of deep longing for the warmth, sunshine, and familiarity of her homeland after arriving in the cold, gray environment of Birmingham.

Culture Shock

The initial disorientation and strangeness felt by Malala's family upon arriving in Birmingham, England, where everything looked, smelled, and felt different.

Sense of Displacement

The feeling of being uprooted and displaced from one's home environment, similar to being internally displaced within Pakistan, but in a foreign country with unfamiliar faces, food, and language.

Shifting Perspective

The gradual realization that their stay in Birmingham might not be temporary, and that this new life might be permanent, despite initially believing they would return to Pakistan soon.