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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?
- She ignored the broadcast.
- She expressed fear for her safety. (correct)
- She celebrated her bravery.
- She supported her political stance.
What did the narrator perceive after witnessing Bhutto's assassination?
What did the narrator perceive after witnessing Bhutto's assassination?
- An increase in women's rights activism.
- An understanding of the Pashtunwali code.
- A sense of safety in Pakistan.
- A realization of the widespread danger faced by everyone. (correct)
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?
- Pashtunwali code (correct)
- Hindu Law
- Sharia Law
- Martial Law
What internal conflict does the narrator experience after Bhutto's assassination?
What internal conflict does the narrator experience after Bhutto's assassination?
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?
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?
How did the community react to the father's letter?
How did the community react to the father's letter?
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?
What impact did Benazir Bhutto have on the narrator and her family?
What impact did Benazir Bhutto have on the narrator and her family?
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?
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?
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?
What was the significant change in clothing that the narrator experienced?
What was the significant change in clothing that the narrator experienced?
Flashcards
Speaking Up
Speaking Up
The act of speaking out against oppression or injustice, regardless of potential personal risk.
Shalwar Kamiz
Shalwar Kamiz
A traditional Pakistani dress worn by men, consisting of a long tunic and loose pants.
Fazlullah
Fazlullah
The Taliban's leader, known for his brutal and extremist views, imposing a strict interpretation of Islamic law.
Uniform Conformity
Uniform Conformity
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Fear-Driven Conformity
Fear-Driven Conformity
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Inherent Right
Inherent Right
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Role Model
Role Model
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Speaking Out Against
Speaking Out Against
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Pashtunwali
Pashtunwali
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Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto
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Democracy
Democracy
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Terrorism
Terrorism
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Girls' education
Girls' education
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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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