A Long Way Gone Chapter 1-3

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What event leads to the military's failure to protect civilians in Mattru Jong?

Back

The military left the village before the rebels arrived.

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Where is Ishmael at the beginning of Chapter 2?

Back

He is in New York and just woke up from a dream.

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What strategy do the rebels use regarding the villagers?

Back

They want to use them as human shields against the military.

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Why do Ishmael and his friends choose to stay in Mattru Jong during the rebel threat?

Back

They are watching Khalilou’s house and his family’s possessions.

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How is Ishmael's relationship with his father characterized?

Back

Their relationship is tense because his father marries terrible stepmothers.

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What is the significance of the rebels wanting villagers to stay in the village?

Back

It shows the manipulation and control the rebels exert over the civilians.

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What does Ishmael's dream in New York symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes his longing for safety and normalcy amidst chaos.

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How does the military's absence affect the villagers' safety?

Back

It leaves them vulnerable to rebel attacks.

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What role does Khalilou's house play in Ishmael's decision-making?

Back

It represents a sense of responsibility and loyalty to friends and family.

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What does the tension in Ishmael's family reveal about his background?

Back

It highlights the personal struggles and instability in his life.