A Long Way Gone

What was one of the most valuable items that Ismael kept throughout the beginning of the war?

• Gun

• Cassettes

• Fishing rod

After being lost in the woods, why were Ishmael, and his other friends in the "7 boys" group, being avoided?

• The boys looked suspicious.

• The were being immature and annoying when they walked through the villages.

• Other villagers thought they might have been rebels.

What impact did the nurse from the rehabilitation center have on Ishmael?

• She was understanding and non-judgemental.

• He was in love with her.

• She helped him get better after being hurt in the war.

Where did he go after the rehabilitation center?

• Back to the war.

• To live with his uncle.

• Out into the city.

What was the most impactful thing about his visit to NYC?

• Because he got to share his experiences

• Because he made friends going through the same thing

• Because he felt that he had a place where he could let the war go.

When he found a girlfriend after leaving the rehabilitation center, why didn't it work out?

• Because he didn't like her as much as he thought he did.

• Because he didn't want to have to share all of his past memories with her and bring up the topic of the war.

• Their opinions contradicted about the war.

What made Ishmael comfortable with killing the rebels?

• He saw he friends get killed by the enemies and wanted revenge.

• He practiced shooting with his gun multiple times.

• He wanted to save his own life.