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Malala's statement, "When you are caught between military and militants, there is no good," primarily suggests:
Malala's statement, "When you are caught between military and militants, there is no good," primarily suggests:
- A preference for military action over militant actions in conflict zones.
- A belief that the Taliban are inherently good, while the army is inherently bad.
- A condemnation of both the military and militants for their roles in civilian suffering. (correct)
- A naive understanding of the complexities of geopolitical conflicts.
The sudden disappearance of television channels, replaced by static, is most significant because it represents:
The sudden disappearance of television channels, replaced by static, is most significant because it represents:
- An attempt by the government to control media consumption in the region.
- A technical malfunction in the local cable network, unrelated to the Taliban's actions.
- A minor inconvenience in daily life, comparable to frequent power outages.
- A deliberate act of censorship and control by Fazlullah's men, limiting access to outside information. (correct)
Fazlullah's justification for banning television, citing 'westernized world' content and women's attire, reveals:
Fazlullah's justification for banning television, citing 'westernized world' content and women's attire, reveals:
- A misunderstanding of Western culture and media, stemming from a lack of exposure.
- A genuine concern for the moral well-being of the community, based on religious principles.
- A strategic manipulation of cultural and religious values to exert control and suppress dissenting views. (correct)
- An economic motive to promote local entertainment industries over foreign content.
The bombing of the girls' primary school in Matta, despite being empty at night, is best interpreted as:
The bombing of the girls' primary school in Matta, despite being empty at night, is best interpreted as:
Malala's question, "Why was a school building such a threat to the Taliban?", highlights her:
Malala's question, "Why was a school building such a threat to the Taliban?", highlights her:
The progression of attacks from outside Mingora to closer proximity, culminating in the bomb near Malala's kitchen, signifies:
The progression of attacks from outside Mingora to closer proximity, culminating in the bomb near Malala's kitchen, signifies:
The phrase "bomb, then darkness" becoming a recognized pattern suggests:
The phrase "bomb, then darkness" becoming a recognized pattern suggests:
The suicide bombing at the funeral is particularly devastating because it represents:
The suicide bombing at the funeral is particularly devastating because it represents:
Throughout the narrative, the recurring theme is best described as:
Throughout the narrative, the recurring theme is best described as:
Malala's prayer, "Please, God, help us to protect our valley and to stop this violence," in the context of escalating Taliban attacks, exemplifies:
Malala's prayer, "Please, God, help us to protect our valley and to stop this violence," in the context of escalating Taliban attacks, exemplifies:
Flashcards
Fazlullah
Fazlullah
A leader of the Taliban known for violent actions against schools and women.
Haram
Haram
A term in Islam meaning something that is forbidden or sinful.
Matta School Bombing
Matta School Bombing
The act of bombing a girls' primary school by Fazlullah's militants.
Static on TV
Static on TV
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Suicide Bomber
Suicide Bomber
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Power Outage
Power Outage
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Taliban's Control
Taliban's Control
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Khushal School
Khushal School
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Violence Against Schools
Violence Against Schools
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Mingora
Mingora
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Study Notes
Taliban Violence in Afghanistan
- Friend used to tease author, stating "Taliban is good, army is not good." Author responded "When you are caught between military and militants, there is no good."
- School trips became tense and frightening, author wanted to relax at home.
- Author's brothers were excited not to fight with another boy over the remote control.
- Author watched favorite tv show "Shararat" when tv signal was disrupted, leading to disappointment.
- TV signal outages blamed on Taliban authorities for restricting access to Western media.
- Author's father expressed fear that the world had gone mad after Taliban attack.
- Primary school bombed, even though empty and children intended to learn basic skills.
- Questioned why a school was targeted.
- Daily attacks on stores, roads, and bridges by Taliban.
- Attack on author's house and loss of power.
- Taliban was observed to bomb and then cut power for limited periods.
- Later attack led to funeral, suicide bomber killed many who were gathering their condolences to the victims.
- More than 55 people killed in bombing.
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Description
Experiences with the Taliban in Afghanistan. Includes school bombings and attacks on homes, stores, bridges, and roads. Focuses on the impact of restricted access to Western media.
