Exploring Chapter 9 of I Am Malala

In 2007, army helicopters dropped candy over a school, signaling hope for peace in Swat. However, the joy was short-lived as a curfew was imposed, and fear gripped the city. Nights were filled with bombing and gunfire, causing families to huddle together in fear. Despite the ongoing conflict, the narrator found hope and resilience, praying for peace and safety for Swat and beyond. The army's presence brought temporary relief, but the threat of the Taliban lingered, leaving the city tense and uncertain.

What event caused the students and teachers to run out to the courtyard?

• A surprise visit from a celebrity

• An earthquake

• A fearsome roaring from outside

• A fire alarm

What did the soldiers throw down to the students?

• Flowers

• Candy

• Toys

• Books

What was the initial reaction of the students to the soldiers' action?

• They were angry

• They were delighted

• They were confused

• They were scared

What did the term 'curfew' mean for Malala and her family?

• They had to stay indoors for certain hours

• They had to leave their home

• They had to go to school at night

• They had to move to a different city

What did Malala and her family do when they heard the loud noise at night?

• They went outside to investigate

• They huddled together in fear

• They ignored it and went back to sleep

• They called the police

What was the rumor on the street the next morning after the bombing?

• The army had won

• The Taliban were going to take control of Swat

• A new school was opening

• The curfew was lifted

How did Malala and her family adapt to the constant bombing and shelling?

• They stopped going to school

• They learned to distinguish different types of attacks

• They built a bomb shelter

• They moved to a different city

What did Malala recite to feel safe during the bomb blasts?

• A prayer from her school

• A special verse from the Holy Quran

• A song

• A poem

What was the outcome of the army's efforts against the Taliban?

• The army completely defeated the Taliban

• The army left Swat

• The Taliban took control of Swat

• The Taliban were driven into hiding

What did Malala wish for in her prayers?

• Peace for the entire world

• Peace for her family

• Peace for Swat

• Peace for Pakistan