ALWG Ch. 17-18

The name of the nurse that Ishmael finally opens up to...

• Ellie
• Esther
• Emily
• Irene

Although he is no longer struggling from drug withdrawal, Ishmael does struggle with... 

• The reality of what he has done in war/nightmares
• Missing his brothers
• Wanting marijuana
• Hating the Benin Home

What does the nurse use to get Ishmael to trust her at the beginning?

• Music/Walkman
• Soccer Jersey
• Check Up
• Medicine

In Chapter 17, Ishmael tells the nurse the story of when he was...

• Shot and had surgery
• A child playing soccer
• Recruited
• Searching for his family

What is the phrase that the Benin Home workers continue to say to Ishmael?

• "You are safe"
• "It's not your fault"
• "We are so sorry"
• "We will take care of you"

Ishmael is in his ______ month at the Benin Home (In Chapter 18)

• 3rd-4th
• 4th
• 5th-7th
• 8th

Esther starts to become what missing piece in Ishmael's life?

• Family
• Friend
• Counselor
• Girlfriend 

Who visits the Benin Home?

• Important members from the UN, UNICEF, and NGOs
• Ishmael's brother
• Esther's sister
• Lt. Jabati

Ishmael becomes the symbol of _____ for those visiting the home

• Hope for rehabilitation
• Fear of war
• Lack of understanding

What childhood friend is Ishmael reunited with at the center?

• Talloi
• Junior
• Mohamed
• Alhaji