Secret School Overview - Pages 14-18
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What is the primary reason the narrator's father encourages her to watch 'Ugly Betty'?

  • To improve her English language skills. (correct)
  • To expose her to American culture and fashion trends.
  • To provide a source of entertainment and laughter.
  • To understand American gender roles and stereotypes.

    • Which of the following best describes the narrator's reaction to seeing women in 'Ugly Betty'?

  • She is confused by their attire and clothing choices.
  • She is envious of their freedom and independence.
  • She admires their fashion choices and sense of style.
  • She feels they are objectified and treated as showpieces. (correct)

    • What is the narrator's main takeaway from watching 'Mind Your Language'?

  • It is a realistic portrayal of language learning.
  • It is not useful for improving English but is entertaining. (correct)
  • It highlights the importance of proper pronunciation.
  • It is highly effective for learning formal English.

    • The description of children's games in the neighborhood suggests what about the environment?

    <p>War and conflict are normalized and integrated into childhood play.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Atal's action of digging a hole in the backyard primarily symbolize?

    <p>The increasing awareness of mortality and death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the narrator find it 'crazy' that the DVD is illegal?

    <p>It represents the freedom and normalcy that are restricted in her own life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'War and terrorism had become child’s play' imply?

    <p>The environment has desensitized children to violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's observation about the clothing of the women on 'Ugly Betty' suggest about her viewpoint?

    <p>She is unfamiliar with and questioning of Western cultural norms and values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the citizens of Mingora firing guns into the air?

    <p>They were celebrating a recently established peace treaty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific concession did the Taliban make regarding girls' education as part of the peace treaty?

    <p>They accepted the return of all girls to school with modest dress standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Malala's primary concern regarding the peace treaty, despite her initial happiness?

    <p>The treaty was not being completely honored by all parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key message that Malala tried to convey in the GEO TV interview about the importance of education?

    <p>Younger generations should be educated regardless of the peace treaty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Malala’s perspective on the peace treaty evolve from the start of the agreement?

    <p>She went from happy it was in place, to being disillusioned by its implementation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the specific condition for girls to return to school according to the peace agreement, and how did Malala respond?

    <p>Girls could attend school as long as they kept themselves covered in public, a rule Malala was willing to accept.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides the TV interview, what other activities did Malala actively engage in to promote education rights before the peace deal was established?

    <p>She participated in interviews with journalists and attended rallies and events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What underlying sentiment did Malala convey when she declared, 'I'm not afraid of anyone. I will get my education.'?

    <p>A resolution to not give up on her need to be educated, regardless of the situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the author find it surprising that the Taliban destroyed closed schools?

    <p>She thought the Taliban's actions were illogical and pointless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author mean when she described people of Swat as 'going to watch the floggings announced on Radio Mullah'?

    <p>People were willingly attending public punishments organized by the Taliban.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the girls hide their school books under their shawls?

    <p>To prevent the Taliban from seeing they were going to school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the town of Mingora described as 'ghostly quiet'?

    <p>Many of its residents had fled due to the violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the girls plan to respond if stopped by a Talib?

    <p>They would claim they were in grade four.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'pakha jenai' imply about the girl?

    <p>She is wise and knowledgeable beyond her age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'purdah' in the context of the text?

    <p>A religious practice which requires females to remain in seclusion and stay at home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Madam Maryam mean when she said, "This secret school is our silent protest"?

    <p>Girls were continuing their educations as a form of non-belligerent resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the shopkeeper beaten by the Taliban?

    <p>He allowed women to shop for lipstick without a male escort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mention of waking up to the sound of gunfire suggest about the author's environment?

    <p>The area was experiencing a period of intense conflict and violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of burqa did the Taliban enforcer demand the mother wear?

    <p>A shuttlecock burqa which included a mesh grille for seeing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these best describes the mother's lie to the Talib at the bazaar?

    <p>She reluctantly agreed to wear the required dress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the flogging of the teenage girl temporarily stop?

    <p>The girl’s burqa slipped, revealing her trousers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Taliban justify the public flogging of the teenage girl?

    <p>She was seen with a man who was not a relative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'Some boundaries cannot be crossed' convey in the context of the Taliban's statement?

    <p>The Taliban believe they have the authority to determine and enforce moral codes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the reaction of the crowd who saw the flogging?

    <p>They passively observed and did nothing to interfere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pivotal event made the author realize the far-reaching impact of media?

    <p>The New York Times documentary airing about girls in Swat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Shiza Shahid and what was her initial connection to the author's cause?

    <p>A Stanford student who reached out with support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate reaction of the author's family to the sight of Taliban fighters passing by their gate?

    <p>They closed the gate to avoid being seen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Sufi Mohammad's speech considered a disappointment by the author's father and others?

    <p>He called democracy un-Islamic and directed his followers to fight, not stop fighting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action taken by the Taliban after the speech, directly alarmed the author's father?

    <p>Their march on the capital city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted the author's mother to suggest leaving Mingora?

    <p>The army's preparations for a counterattack in Mingora.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the author and her family react to the resumption of shelling in the area?

    <p>They huddled together in the dining room to stay safe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event immediately preceded the family's decision to leave Mingora and seek refuge in Shangla?

    <p>The army's counterattack in Mingora.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Secret School - Page 14

    • Author recounts watching a DVD of "Ugly Betty"
    • Appreciates the freedom of Betty and her friends in New York
    • Contrasts this with her own experiences feeling trapped
    • Another show, "Mind Your Language," provides comedic English lessons
    • Learning English through comedy, not formal instruction

    Secret School - Page 15

    • A February morning in Mingora, gunfire in the air
    • Celebrations for a peace treaty; Sharia being imposed
    • Author's joy at the possibility of returning to school
    • A young girl was beaten for being in public with a man who was not her husband, which broke boundaries
    • Concerns remain about a peace treaty.

    Secret School - Pages 17-18

    • A teenage girl's beating in broad daylight
    • Parents and friends were worried about the safety of school children in war torn areas
    • The peace deal was not a disappointment to everyone. Some felt anger
    • The Taliban are marching on Islamabad.
    • Author's family is evacuating due to Taliban threats

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