
A Long Way Gone ch. 15 and 16
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English
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the physical altercation at the rehabilitation center in 'A Long Way Gone'?
Back
The altercation signifies the deep-seated trauma and violent conditioning of the child soldiers, as they were taught to kill any rebels by their lieutenant.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How long did Ishmael Beah serve as a child soldier?
Back
Ishmael Beah served as a child soldier for 2 years.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why do Ishmael and his friends react negatively to the staff members' smiles?
Back
They want the staff members to fear them, reflecting their struggle to reconcile their identities as soldiers rather than boys.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What phrase do the workers at Benin Home repeatedly tell Ishmael and the other children?
Back
"It's not your fault." This phrase is meant to help the children cope with their trauma.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which Shakespearean play does Lieutenant Jabati quote to Ishmael?
Back
Lieutenant Jabati quotes 'Macbeth'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the phrase 'Time heals all wounds' imply in the context of rehabilitation?
Back
It suggests that emotional and psychological healing takes time, and that the pain of past experiences will lessen over time.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Ishmael's experience as a child soldier affect his perception of happiness?
Back
Ishmael struggles to accept happiness as a reasonable emotion due to his traumatic past.
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