Social Issues in Literature

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Which belief about divine intervention does Malala express after seeing the children at the dump?

  • God directly causes poverty to test people's faith.
  • God is unaware of the suffering of children forced to work.
  • Every bad person is balanced by an equally good person sent by God. (correct)
  • Suffering is a necessary part of God's plan and should not be questioned.

What is the most likely reason Malala included the detail of swatting away flies and avoiding stepping on things 'in my nice shoes'?

  • To emphasize her privileged upbringing compared to the children at the dump. (correct)
  • To express her desire to find valuable items amidst the rubbish.
  • To show her fear of germs and disease.
  • To highlight the unsanitary conditions of the dump as the story's primary focus.

What does Malala's symbolic act of sending her letter to God down the Swat River suggest about her understanding of problem-solving?

  • A realization that individual actions are inconsequential in addressing systemic issues of poverty.
  • A naive belief that complex problems can be solved through simplistic gestures.
  • An understanding of the importance of combining faith with practical action for change. (correct)
  • An attempt to avoid directly confronting the issues of poverty and child labor.

What is the primary motivation behind Malala's mother's actions of providing food for the birds and a poor family?

<p>To reciprocate the kindness they received when they were once in need. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'We have known what it is like to be hungry, pisho,' reveal above Malala's family background?

<p>They previously experienced poverty and hardship. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Malala's father's practice of providing free education, despite his school not making a profit, contribute to the central themes?

<p>It promotes the idea that education access is a fundamental right, regardless of economic status. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the detail that Malala initially believed a magic pencil could change the world?

<p>It symbolizes her initial faith in simple solutions before understanding the complexity of problems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from Malala's reaction to seeing the children at the dump and her father's tears?

<p>They both recognize the injustice of the children's circumstances and are moved to take action. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides monetary lending, how did Malala's father display generosity towards the family of seven who lived with them?

<p>By consistently failing to collect rent from them. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Malala directly challenge the social norms of her community through her actions and beliefs, as depicted in the content?

<p>By prioritizing education for girls and questioning traditional roles that limit their opportunities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Rubbish Heap

A pile of waste materials where children sorted items.

Children's Responsibility

Children working at the dump to support families.

Magic Pencil

A symbol of hope for changing the world through education.

Mother's Generosity

Malala's mother shares food with those in need.

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Father's Kindness

Malala's father supports poor children with free education.

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Tears of Compassion

Malala's father's tears when seeing the children's plight.

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Letter to God

Malala's written plea about the children's suffering.

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Sharing Food

Act of providing food to those less fortunate.

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Empathy for Hunger

Understanding the hardship of hunger through personal experience.

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Community Support

Helping each other in times of need within the neighborhood.

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Study Notes

Encounter at the Dump

  • The narrator witnessed children sorting rubbish at a dump.
  • The children were malnourished and working to support their families.
  • The children were forced to sell salvaged items to earn a living.
  • The narrator felt sympathy for the children.

Mother's Charity

  • The narrator's mother provided food to a poor family.
  • The mother gave extra food to the family for their own needs.
  • The family who received the extra food were hungry.
  • The narrator's mother believed in sharing.

Father's Compassion

  • The narrator's father helped the poor.
  • Even though his school generated less profit, he made a charitable contribution.
  • The father supported the families in need.
  • The father supported educating poor children.

Letter to God

  • The narrator wrote a letter to God about children working at the dump.
  • The issue of children working in the dump deeply concerned the narrator.
  • The narrator realized the concern was God's will.

Reflection on Poverty

  • The narrator observed children lacking nourishment.
  • Kids were hungry, preventing them from learning and growing.
  • The narrator's parents helped these impoverished families.

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