Quiz on Chapters 9 and 10 of A Long Way Gone

What significant event happens when the boys reach the ocean?

• They are immediately rescued by a passing ship.

• They find a hidden treasure on the beach.

• They start a new life in the village.

• They are mistaken for rebels and captured.

How do the fishermen treat the boys after capturing them?

• They enroll them in the local school.

• They force them to walk on scorching sand, burning their feet.

• They celebrate their arrival with a feast.

• They provide them with new clothes and food.

What does Beah do to prove their innocence to the village chief?

• He shows them his school ID.

• He performs a traditional dance.

• He reveals his rap music cassettes and explains his past.

• He writes a letter explaining their situation.

What symbolizes a moment of hope and wonder for the boys?

• Finding a map to their home.

• Reaching the ocean.

• Discovering a hidden cave.

• Meeting a famous rebel leader.

What ultimately saves the boys from execution?

• The fishermen's sudden change of heart.

• A sudden storm that disrupts the village.

• The arrival of government troops.

• Beah's quick thinking and dancing.

What does the chief's change of heart suggest?

• A misunderstanding of the boys' true identities.

• Confusion and chaos within the village.

• A strategic decision to gain favor.

• A flicker of humanity amidst the violence.

What juxtapositions are highlighted in Chapters 9 and 10?

• Old and Young

• Rich and Poor

• Beauty and Brutality

• Strength and Weakness

What role does storytelling play for Beah and his friends?

• A strategy to confuse their captors

• A coping mechanism and emotional release

• A method to communicate with villagers

• A way to plan their escape

What does the constant threat of violence and death emphasize in Beah's message about war?

• Their need for better strategic planning

• Their desire to join the rebels

• The harsh realities of war and their struggle for survival

• Their misunderstanding of the local culture