A Long Way Gone (Review: Chapters 1-7)

Read the sentence from Chapter 7 of "A Long Way Gone." I could see the pain he felt by looking at the way his teeth were bared." Which word best matches the meaning of the word bared in the sentence above?

• excruciating

• exposed

• betrayed

• burned

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of Chapter 7 of A Long Way Gone?

• Only the citizens that resist joining the army were prosecuted and tortured.

• Kaloko didn't want to compromise his integrity, so he stayed in the village.

• Everyone is living in fear and there is a lack of trust and community.

• Only those that engage in violent behavior are prosecuted by the RUF.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In Chapter 7, why does the man in the water not answer Ishmael Beah?

• he doesn't understand him

• he doesn't speak his language

• he doesn't hear him

• he doesn't trust him

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What effect is achieved by Ishmael's use of imagery throughout the book so far?

• It intensifies the author's somber mood.

• It reinforces the theme of hopelessness

• It emphasizes the danger and fear of the RUF

• It enhances the message about community

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

Based on it's use on page 45, what is meant by the phrase "each visit was in vain?"

• each visit was useless

• each visit was painful

• each visit was fearful

• each visit was a success

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

How does the author unfold his analysis of the war and this time in his life?

• by giving a chronological presentation of the events

• by presenting flashbacks and other key details from before and during the war

• by listing important events in both the war and his life

• by comparing and contrasting his life before and during the war

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CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.3A

Which of Beah's experiences helped him survive?

• his sense of self and family

• his advanced schooling

• his travels all over Africa prior to the war

• his modest childhood

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which specific details supports the central idea of the text (chapter 7 of A Long Way Gone)?

• "The attack happened unexpectedly one night."

• " There wasn't sign of life anywhere."

• "I said goodbye to everyone and headed west."

• "Even a twelve-year-old couldn't be trusted anymore."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2