Unusual Normality

Ishmael Beah is from which country?

• Africa

• Ivory Coast

• Sierra Leone

• Nigeria

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Where do Ishmael and his adoptive mother live?

• Chicago

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Miami

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When Ishmael starts school in the United States, what grade is he placed in?

• 9th

• 10th

• 11th

• 12th

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How many years did Ishmael fight as a child soldier?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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What THREE things did Ishmael do to defeat his friends at paintball? Check THREE answers.

• He climbed trees.

• He walked backwards to make footprints going the wrong direction.

• He was sniper shooting from long range.

• He hid under shrubs.

• He bragged about how he was going to defeat them.

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Why didn't paintball bring back any bad memories of war for Ishmael?

• He won all the paintball matches.

• He was in a different country.

• Upstate New York does not look like Sierra Leone.

• He knew the difference between pretend war and real war.

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The synonym for _______________________ is a label or generalization.

• counterparts

• naive

• rehabilitation

• stereotype

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An adjective which means indicating a lack of judgment, experience, or wisdom is ________________________.

• counterpart

• naive

• rehabilitation

• stereotype

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How does the theme of survival manifest in Ishmael Beah's journey?

• Through his ability to adapt to the harsh realities of war

• By maintaining his childhood innocence

• Through the friendships he forms

• By seeking revenge on those who wronged him

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Which character serves as a symbol of hope and resilience for Ishmael Beah during his rehabilitation?

• Esther, the nurse

• Uncle Tommy

• The lieutenant

• His brother, Junior

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