Women's Role in Uprisings

1. In the 2024 uprising, why were women described as "the beacon that penetrated the darkness"?

• A) They were the only ones with access to electricity at night.
• B) They actively participated in protests and resistance when men were often unable to.
• C) They used literal beacons to guide protesters through the streets.
• D) Their stories were highlighted in international media.

2. What did Pritilata Waddedar do to avoid capture by British forces in 1932?

• A) Fled to a neighboring country.
• B) Swallowed cyanide pills.
• C) Fought fiercely until overpowered.
• D) Surrendered peacefully.

3. What was the primary concern of the 'Mayer Daak' group mentioned in the chapter?

• A) Promoting women's education.
• B) Demanding justice for disappeared family members.
• C) Providing aid to flood victims.
• D) Advocating for economic reforms.

4. What question did Abu Sayeed's mother ask that resonated with the public?

• A) "Where is my son?"
• B) "Why are you doing this?"
• C) "Amar betak marlu kene?"
• D) "Who will protect us?"

5. How did the "cries of these mothers" challenge the autocratic regime's narratives regarding women's liberation?

• A) By demonstrating that women were not interested in liberation.
• B) By exposing the regime's misuse of liberation narratives to justify terrorizing policies.
• C) By proving that women's liberation was already achieved.
• D) By advocating for a different form of women's liberation.

6. In which year did women receive training to join the fight for Bangladesh's independence?

• A) 1932
• B) 2024
• C) 1971
• D) 1952

7. How did the "ordinary speech" of women contribute to challenging the dictator's rule in 2024?

• A) By organizing large-scale public debates against the regime.
• B) By writing official petitions and manifestos.
• C) By revealing oppression through daily conversations in both domestic and public spaces.
• D) By broadcasting their messages through underground radio stations.