A Long Way Gone Ch 1-8

Front

Ishmael's age when war began:

Back

12

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Ishmael and his friends left Mogbwemo for a talent show.

Back

Correct answer: To go to a talent show.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Event in Mogbwemo during Ishmael's absence?

Back

Rebels attacked the village.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Reason Ishmael and the boys didn't return to Mogbwemo?

Back

They didn't want to see the remains of their family and friends.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Ishmael's eventual residence based on references in the book?

Back

New York

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

Purpose of the nightmare and flashback in Ch 2?

Back

Ishmael struggles to cope with past violence, though he's no longer living in it.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Ishmael's fear of sleep after escaping war:

Back

He has horrendous nightmares.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Ishmael and friends flee from rebels due to the fear of becoming soldiers if caught.

Back

They understand that capture leads to forced enlistment.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Ishmael's language use:

Back

Graphic

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Plot shifts as boys travel through villages, experiencing ups and downs.

Back

It shifts from better to worse... to better to worse.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5