Wartime Experiences & Prayers

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What does Malala's reaction to the bombing and shelling reveal about the psychological impact of war on children?

Children are primarily concerned with the disruption of their routines and personal comfort during wartime.
Children quickly become indifferent to violence and cease to experience fear or anxiety.
Children are unable to understand the severity of war and therefore do not suffer lasting psychological effects.
Children can develop coping mechanisms to deal with the trauma of war, but they still experience fear and seek comfort. (correct)

What does the family's system of determining the distance of the fighting (electricity on/off) tell us about how people adapt during conflict?

People ignore the conflict around them, focusing on their daily routines to maintain normalcy.
People become completely desensitized to the sounds of war and are unable to accurately assess danger.
People rely solely on official reports from the army to gauge the severity and proximity of conflict.
People develop practical, immediate strategies for assessing danger that allows them to feel more in control. (correct)

What is the most likely reason that Malala begins by praying for her family, then broadens her prayers to include the whole world?

She is pressured by her parents to extend her prayers beyond her immediate family.
She is naturally empathetic and has an increasing awareness of the interconnectedness of suffering. (correct)
She realizes that her family's safety is guaranteed and starts focusing on global issues.
She does not genuinely care about her family and uses prayers as a way to gain attention.

Why might the author include the detail that she was irritated with her brothers for taking her spot in bed, even during a time of conflict?

To inject a moment of normalcy and relatable childhood experience into the narrative. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the description of the streak of light and subsequent boom contribute to the overall tone and atmosphere of the passage?

It elicits a feeling of suspense and foreboding, highlighting the sudden and disruptive nature of violence. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the initial rumor that 'The Taliban were going to take control of Swat' followed by 'The military operation was ineffective,' suggest about the local population's perception of the conflict?

The local population is skeptical of the army's ability to effectively combat the Taliban. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Malala reciting the Ayat al-Kursi multiple times during the bombings?

It underscores her deep-seated religious beliefs and reliance on faith as a source of comfort and protection. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Malala's statement, 'One day my prayer was answered... the army hadn't won, but it had at least driven the Taliban into hiding,' imply about her understanding of victory and peace?

She values any reduction in violence, even if it doesn't represent a complete resolution to the conflict. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage portray the contrast between the external chaos of war and the internal world of a child?

By highlighting the ways in which children attempt to find normalcy, comfort, and meaning amidst violence and disruption. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely reason the title of the chapter is called, 'Candy From the Sky'?

To create dramatic irony, contrasting a child's innocent expectations with the grim reality of bombs. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Night of bombing

A night when Malala's family experienced heavy shelling and bomb explosions.

Taliban control rumor

A rumor that the Taliban would take control of Swat, spreading fear in the community.

Types of attacks

Three types of attacks were identified: bombing (Taliban), shelling (army), and machine guns (both).