Understanding Terms in Islam and Identity

<p>Holy Quran (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>jihad (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She is a strong and supportive mother who stands by her daughter's decisions, even if she disagrees. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author's refusal to hide her identity underscores her sense of innocence and righteousness, contrasting her with the criminals who seek to conceal their actions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She wishes to use her platform to raise awareness about the plight of girls' education in her community and bring about change. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fear of violence and intimidation from extremist groups like Fazlullah's men. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The expectations placed upon her by others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She struggles to connect with them initially. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating media and performing humanitarian efforts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zia-ul-Haq's death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining focus while traveling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soviet withdrawal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She appreciates it but feels it doesn't replace her old friendships. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allegations of corruption and incompetence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nawaz Sharif (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased factional conflict (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1990 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A magical pencil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wrote a letter and floated it down a river (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide food for birds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Empty stomachs hinder learning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By lending money and offering free school places (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Community support and shared struggles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was more complex and challenging than initially thought (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remembering hunger helps foster compassion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gunpowder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>With curiosity as if studying a specimen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She felt thankful to be alive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How soon can I go home? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She couldn't close it properly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She was sensitive about her nose and skin tone. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A testament to survival (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She placed a tissue box between them. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Her left arm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Curiosity about her condition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some women wore gloves and socks as well. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They exhibited a range of expressions including laughter. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was a revelation and appealing to them. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were forced to lower their gazes when encountering men. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were not particularly adept and avoided certain tasks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It felt unfair and uncomfortable. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They avoided interactions by hiding behind veils. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their faces and hair were radiant despite their coverings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conversing with openness while covering themselves. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The practice of purdah and how it influences women's daily lives. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Unleavened flat bread made from flour and water.

A day of celebration marking the end of fasting during Ramadan.

Prohibited in Islam; refers to actions that are forbidden.

A local preacher in Islam leading prayers and providing guidance.

Holy war or internal struggle within oneself for faith.

A city in Pakistan, significant for its cultural context in the narrative.

The act of speaking out to support and promote educational rights for girls.

Negative feedback or judgment from friends or society regarding one's choices.

The qualities, beliefs, and expressions that make a person who they are.

The state of being seen and recognized by the wider community, often in media.

Malala feels limited by the expectations of others due to her fame.

Malala struggles to manage her studies while traveling.

Malala values the support of her new friends at school.

Malala learns her new friends also have unique backgrounds.

Malala sometimes wishes for a break from her busy life.

A symbol of hope in addressing world issues.

Challenges that require more than simple solutions.

A symbolic act of seeking divine assistance.

The narrator's family consistently shared resources with others.

Sharing experiences of hunger to promote kindness.

The mother’s initiative to feed hungry children.

The family valued sharing as a way of life.

The narrator's father supported others despite his struggles.

Zia-ul-Haq dies in a plane crash in 1988, raising sabotage suspicions.

Became acting president of Pakistan after Zia-ul-Haq's death in 1988 until elections.

Leader of the Pakistan People's Party who won elections in 1988 after Zia-ul-Haq's death.

The Soviet Union completed its withdrawal in 1989 after failing to defeat the mujahideen.

In 1990, Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismissed Benazir Bhutto's government citing corruption.

In 1991, Nawaz Sharif assumes the role of prime minister of Pakistan.

The narrative moment when the narrator meets Dr. Fiona after being shot.

Residue found on the narrator's fingers from the gunshot.

The narrator sees a different version of herself in the mirror after the accident.

The narrator approaches her injuries as a scientist would observe a specimen.

Feeling thankful to be alive despite the injury.

The narrator's desire to understand her physical condition post-accident.

The narrator sees her own altered appearance humorously, indicating survival.

The narrator only asks when she can go home after the shooting.

Analyzing what happened to her after the traumatic event.

The narrator previously struggled with her self-image relating to her features.

A practice of female seclusion and modesty in certain cultures.

A headscarf that covers the face except for the eyes.

A full-body covering with a mesh screen for the eyes.

A piece of cloth worn by women to cover their face or head.

Limitations placed on individuals by societal norms.

The right to express one's thoughts and feelings openly.

The act of watching and learning about different cultural practices.

Socially and culturally defined roles for men and women.

Behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety.

The accepted standards of behavior within a society.