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What was the reaction of the narrator's mother when she saw Benazir Bhutto on TV?
What was the reaction of the narrator's mother when she saw Benazir Bhutto on TV?
What did the narrator perceive after witnessing Bhutto's assassination?
What did the narrator perceive after witnessing Bhutto's assassination?
Which code prohibits the killing of women according to the narrator's understanding?
Which code prohibits the killing of women according to the narrator's understanding?
What internal conflict does the narrator experience after Bhutto's assassination?
What internal conflict does the narrator experience after Bhutto's assassination?
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What was the narrator's experience when interviewed about girls' education prior to the assassination?
What was the narrator's experience when interviewed about girls' education prior to the assassination?
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What was the primary concern expressed by the father in his letter to the newspaper?
What was the primary concern expressed by the father in his letter to the newspaper?
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How did the community react to the father's letter?
How did the community react to the father's letter?
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What change did the father implement for the boys at the Khushal School after the letter?
What change did the father implement for the boys at the Khushal School after the letter?
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What impact did Benazir Bhutto have on the narrator and her family?
What impact did Benazir Bhutto have on the narrator and her family?
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How did the narrator feel about wearing the white shalwar after the Taliban's declaration?
How did the narrator feel about wearing the white shalwar after the Taliban's declaration?
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What did the father's most notable action symbolize in the face of Taliban oppression?
What did the father's most notable action symbolize in the face of Taliban oppression?
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Why did the narrator reflect on her past memories of her father being busy?
Why did the narrator reflect on her past memories of her father being busy?
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What was the significant change in clothing that the narrator experienced?
What was the significant change in clothing that the narrator experienced?
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Study Notes
No One Is Safe
- A letter from the father was published in the newspaper, pleading with the Taliban to not harm his students.
- The father's full name and school address were included, even though he had only used his name in the letter.
- The father received many calls from friends thanking him for speaking up against the Taliban.
Candy from the Sky
- In the autumn of 2007, helicopters dropped sweets (toffees) on the ground.
- This was seen as a positive sign, as the army had come to rescue the city from the Taliban.
- The Taliban members disappeared, but they were still a threat.
- A curfew was imposed, and people were told to stay indoors at certain times.
2008: What Terrorism Feels Like
- Daily life continued, despite the bomb blasts.
- Schools offered some respite from the unrest and danger.
- Students felt the need to compete, not only for good grades but to be the best.
- A teacher’s appreciation and recognition had a positive effect on the students.
- Taliban bombings occurred frequently on schools and other buildings, disrupting the safety of normal life in Swat.
- Schools were bombed, homes were attacked, and places became unsafe, making citizens anxious.
- Fear and uncertainty were the dominant feelings in the community.
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This quiz explores themes of resilience and the impact of terrorism on education, highlighting personal stories and community responses. It covers significant events and the ongoing challenges faced by students and families under the threat of violence. Dive into these poignant narratives that reflect the human spirit's response to adversity.
