A Long Way Gone Test

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. 

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

• They are afraid they will die like so many others. 

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

• They believe the rebels are trying to steal their souls.

• They are afraid they will be sold as slaves. 

When this town gets attacked, Ishmael gets separated from the other boys. It is the last time he sees his brother Junior. Which town is it?

• Mattru Jong

• Kabati

• Kamator

• Mogbwemo

At the end of Chapter 8, Ishmael joins with a new group of boys. Which of these boys is NOT a member of this new group?

• Musa

• Alhaji

• Kanei

• Kaloko

• Saidu

When the boys are captured, and the chief calls them "devils", what does Ishmael do to convince him that they are harmless kids?

• Raps a song that he wrote

• Recites Shakespeare

• Dances to "OPP"

• Tells him a folktale

When they find the village burned, what does Ishmael assume happened to his family?

• They have left the village

• They were killed

• They never arrived

• They have joined the army

Which army does Ishmael join?

• RUF (rebels)

• SLA (government)

What is the primary theme of 'A Long Way Gone'?

• Survival and resilience

• Love and friendship

• Wealth and power

• Betrayal and revenge

Which literary device is frequently used in 'A Long Way Gone' to depict Ishmael's memories?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

What role does music play in Ishmael's life in 'A Long Way Gone'?

• It is a source of income

• It is a form of escape and comfort

• It is a way to communicate with rebels

• It is a tool for education