A Long Way Gone Chapter 1 Comprehension

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In what country did Beah live as a child?

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Sierra Leone

Front

How old was Beah when the rebels attacked his village?

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Twelve

Front

What was Ishmael Beah's home village as a child?

Back

Mogbwemo

Front

What sight convinces Beah that there is no returning home?

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The mother with the dead baby

Front

Where does Beah's grandmother live?

Back

Kabati

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What major event disrupted Beah's childhood?

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The civil war in Sierra Leone

Front

What role did Beah's family play in his early life?

Back

They provided support and stability before the war.

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How does Beah describe his childhood before the war?

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He describes it as peaceful and happy.

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What impact did the war have on Beah's perspective on life?

Back

It shattered his innocence and changed his outlook on humanity.

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What does Beah's story illustrate about the effects of war on children?

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It shows the loss of childhood and the trauma experienced by child soldiers.