Malala Ch.9-10

What does Malala’s evolving understanding of terrorism reveal about its true impact on civilians?

• Terrorism primarily threatens government leaders and officials.

• It creates physical destruction, but only affects public places.

• It is designed to spread fear, disrupt everyday life, and weaken people emotionally.

• Civilians learn to ignore terrorism and continue life as normal.

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In what way does Malala’s commitment to attending school, despite constant danger, serve as a powerful symbol in the text?

• It shows that school was a way to escape chores at home.

• It reflects her desire to avoid the Taliban’s punishment.
  

• It demonstrates resistance to oppression through the pursuit of knowledge.

• It reveals her fear of falling behind her classmates academically.

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How do Malala’s teachers and headmistress contribute to the text’s larger message about education and empowerment?

• They encourage students to become political leaders and public figures.

• They model obedience to cultural and religious restrictions.

• They provide entertainment to distract from violence and fear.

• They inspire girls to believe in their potential, even in a society that undervalues them.

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Why is Malala’s fear each morning as she approaches school significant to understanding the effects of terrorism?

• It shows that children should be more closely supervised by adults.

• It illustrates how fear becomes part of routine life, even in childhood.

• It proves that the Taliban targeted Malala directly from the beginning.

• It implies that her family was too careless with her safety.

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What deeper meaning is suggested by Malala’s father’s quote, “At night our fear is strong, jani. But in the morning, in the light, we find our courage again”?

• Fear fades with sunlight, and people forget danger easily.

• Religious belief removes all fear during the night.

• Even in the darkest times, people find strength to carry on each day.

• Courage is only needed when facing physical threats.

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What does the competition between Malala and her classmates, particularly her desire to be praised by teachers, reveal about her character?

• She is mostly focused on pleasing others to avoid punishment.

• She values education deeply and finds motivation through recognition.

• She believes school is only important for winning awards.

• She is jealous of classmates who get more attention.

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Why is the description of Malala’s morning prayers before school an important detail in the context of terrorism?

• It reflects how deeply fear shaped her daily routine, yet she still chose courage.

• It shows that religion is more important than safety.

• It proves that prayer was required before entering school.

• It demonstrates her hope that school would be cancelled.

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What central idea is reinforced by the contrast between Malala’s fear at night and her determination each morning?

• Children easily forget danger and recover quickly.

• Courage is a habit learned by pretending nothing is wrong.

• Fear controls people’s thoughts, but school teaches them how to escape it.

• Even in the presence of terror, resilience and hope can guide everyday actions.

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