A Long Way Gone - Chapter 8 Quiz

How does the narrator feel about being around other people again?

• Excited and relieved

• Uncomfortable and awkward

• Joyful and carefree

• Indifferent and detached

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the narrator's view of the world change throughout Chapter 8?

• He becomes more trusting of strangers

• He retains his innocence despite the circumstances

• He grows more fearful and traumatized

• He remains indifferent to the events around him

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What is the significance of the old man's refusal to give his name to the boys?

• He wants to protect his identity from the boys

• He believes names hold no importance in the war-stricken world

• He wishes to be remembered for his kindness, not the war

• He fears the boys will use his name against him

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following best summarizes the themes addressed in Chapter 8?

• The power of friendship and unity

• The impact of war on individuals and communities

• The importance of communication and trust

• The resilience of the human spirit

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

What event triggers the narrator's memories of a story about a hunter and wild pigs?

• Finding oversized pants in an abandoned village

• Encountering a group of six boys in the forest

• Witnessing a herd of wild pigs

• Receiving a map from the old man

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following best describes the tone of Chapter 8?

• Hopeful and optimistic

• Bleak and devastating

• Exciting and adventurous

• Mysterious and suspenseful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the central idea of the text in Chapter 8 of "A Long Way Gone"?

• The narrator's encounter with wild pigs

• Reunion with other boys from school

• Themes of fear, loneliness, and trauma

• The kindness shown by the old man

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

What role does the old man play in the narrator's journey?

• He joins the narrator and the group of six boys

• He warns them about the dangers in the forest

• He offers them food, shelter, and guidance

• He leads them to a supposedly safe village

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

1. On pages 51-54, Ismael recalls a story about his grandparents or parents. Which cultural value trait do these exemplify?

• Future-Oriented

• Community-Oriented

• Short-Term-Oriented

• Individualistic-Oriented

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

Why do villagers react to the boys with suspicion and fear?

• Due to rumors about "seven boys"

• Because of their oversized pants

• For carrying a map from the old man

• Out of envy for the boys' journey

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1