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What was the initial reaction of the women, including the narrator's mother, to the imam's advice at the beginning of the radio broadcast?
What was the initial reaction of the women, including the narrator's mother, to the imam's advice at the beginning of the radio broadcast?
- They murmured in approval, indicating agreement with his guidance. (correct)
- They dismissed his advice as outdated and irrelevant to their lives.
- They were fearful and immediately stopped their activities.
- They were skeptical and questioned the imam's qualifications.
What specific actions did the imam urge the listeners to stop, warning of divine punishment?
What specific actions did the imam urge the listeners to stop, warning of divine punishment?
- Engaging in business transactions and pursuing education.
- Participating in political discussions and expressing dissent.
- Listening to music, going to movies, and dancing. (correct)
- Visiting relatives and attending social gatherings.
How did the imam's emotional display of crying impact some of the women listening to the radio broadcast?
How did the imam's emotional display of crying impact some of the women listening to the radio broadcast?
- It amused them, as they found his display of emotion to be insincere.
- It angered them, causing them to turn off the radio in protest.
- It moved them to tears, evoking memories of a past tragedy. (correct)
- It confused them, leading them to question his sincerity.
What past event was triggered in the minds of some women upon hearing the imam's warning about divine punishment?
What past event was triggered in the minds of some women upon hearing the imam's warning about divine punishment?
Which of the following best describes the emotional atmosphere created by the radio broadcast?
Which of the following best describes the emotional atmosphere created by the radio broadcast?
Flashcards
Radio Mullah
Radio Mullah
A religious figure broadcasting moral advice on the radio.
Sobbing from the radio
Sobbing from the radio
An emotional plea from a speaker urging changes in lifestyle.
Condemnation of music and dance
Condemnation of music and dance
The speaker urges believers to abandon music and dancing.
Earthquake as a warning
Earthquake as a warning
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Moral advice and community response
Moral advice and community response
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Study Notes
Radio Mullah Narrative
- Narrator was at a relative's house in Mingora.
- Heard unusual sobbing on the radio.
- Women were gathered around the radio after cleaning.
- Narrator was avoiding doing dishes.
- Radio speaker's advice initially seemed like general life advice.
- Speaker urged people to stop:
- Smoking
- Listening to music
- Watching movies
- Dancing
- Speaker warned of another earthquake as punishment.
- Women were emotionally affected by the speaker's pronouncements.
- Some women recalled prior earthquake and the trauma.
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Description
A radio speaker, later identified as a Radio Mullah, advises listeners to stop smoking, listening to music, watching movies, and dancing to avoid another earthquake. The women were upset and emotionally affected by the speaker's pronouncements. Some women recalled a prior earthquake and the trauma associated with it.
