Why are Ishmael and his friends so adamant to run from the rebels?

They have come to understand that if they get caught, they will become soldiers.

They are afraid they will die like so many others.

They believe the rebels are trying to steal their souls.

They are afraid they will be sold as slaves.

Which is NOT evidence that hunger is changing the boys' personalities?

They steal food from the cooked-food stalls.

They steal corn from a small boy.

They steal food from people while they sleep.

They become irritable and sit apart from one another.

Chapter 2 is set at a later time than the other five chapters. Ishmael is in New York. He says that he lives three worlds. Which three does he mention as these "three worlds"?

the experiences of his new life

the home that he shares with his new mother

What is Ishmael’s relationship like with his father? (pg. 10-11)

Their relationship is tense because his father marries terrible stepmothers.

Ishmael does not know his father.

They have a positive relationship.

They trust each other and his father takes care of him.

Why are Ishmael and his friends so interested in rap music? (pg 6)

They are impressed with the black men who speak English so well.

They like the rhythm and the music.

They enjoy making up dance moves to go with the music.

They are fans of all modern day music.

Why do the rebels want the villagers to stay in the village? (pg 24)

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

The civilians can work for the RUF.

They hope that the civilians will fight with them against the government.

They know that the civilians will unite and attack the RUF if they leave.

Why is Ishmael so shocked by the way the rebels treat the old man?

Before the war, people in his culture respected and obeyed their elders.

In his culture, he expects the old man to fight.

Before the war, people believed that evil spirits would punish disobedient children.

In his culture, people are expected to follow the golden rule.

A Long Way Gone pp. 1-72

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How old was Ishmael when war entered his life?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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Where did Ishmael, his brother and his friends leave Mogbwemo?

To visit his grandmother

To go to school

To join the army

To go to a talent show

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

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What happened to Mogbwemo while Ishmael and his friends were away?

Rebels attacked the village

The Prime Minister came to visit

Ishmael's mother had a baby

Ishmael's father got hurt at work

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

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What might be one reason Ishmael and the other boys did not return to Mogbwemo?

They did not remember how to get there.

They did not want to see the remains of their family and friends.

They did not want to be captured by the rebels.

They did not want to be forced to clean up.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.1.1

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What is the purpose of Chapter 2?

It shows the reader that Ishmael is still struggling to cope with the violence he survived but is no longer living in.

It tries to confuse the reader to keep them interested in reading more of the story.

It is pointless and should have been left out.

It shows how mixed up Ishmael's brain is because it is out of chronological order.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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Based on his references at the beginning of the book and in Chapter 2, where does Ishmael eventually come to live?

Atlantis

New Jersey

New York

Seattle

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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Why is Ishmael afraid to sleep even after he has escaped from the war?

He thinks the rebels will track him down.

He is afraid his new life is a dream.

He has horrendous nightmares.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

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A Long Way Gone pp. 1-72

How old was Ishmael when war entered his life?

Where did Ishmael, his brother and his friends leave Mogbwemo?

What happened to Mogbwemo while Ishmael and his friends were away?

What might be one reason Ishmael and the other boys did not return to Mogbwemo?

What is the purpose of Chapter 2?

Based on his references at the beginning of the book and in Chapter 2, where does Ishmael eventually come to live?

Why is Ishmael afraid to sleep even after he has escaped from the war?

Why are Ishmael and his friends so adamant to run from the rebels?

As a child, what types of performances did Ishmael do for the community?

What are the primary religions of Sierra Leone?

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