Cameroon Disaster Impact and Responses

In 1986, a tragic event in Cameroon turned a bustling marketplace into a ghost town. The disaster, centered around Lake NEOS, resulted in nearly 2,000 deaths. Father Anthony Bangay, a missionary, recounts his experience of the night when a mysterious phenomenon caused widespread suffocation and death. Despite surviving, he lost his mentor, Father Lawrence. The event left the region in crisis, with only a few survivors in nearby villages. The cause of the disaster remained unknown, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

In which part of Cameroon did the 1986 disaster occur?

• Southwest

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southeast

What was the reaction of the government to the disaster?

• They celebrated

• They were thrown into crisis

• They were well-prepared

• They ignored it

What was the lifeline for the village of Sabom?

• Lake Chad

• Lake Nyos

• Lake Victoria

• River Nile

What was the immediate impact on the village of Sabom?

• It was unaffected

• It became a tourist spot

• It turned into a ghost town

• It became a bustling city

What unusual phenomenon did Father Anthony Bangay notice during the disaster?

• Birds migrating

• Birds singing loudly

• Birds falling and dying

• Birds flying in circles

What did Father Bangay and Father Lawrence do when they felt suffocated?

• Went outside

• Closed the windows

• Drank water

• Called for help

What was Father Bangay's condition the next day after the disaster?

• He was unconscious

• He was able to walk easily

• He was energetic

• He was unable to speak

What was Father Bangay's relationship with Father Lawrence?

• They were strangers

• They were colleagues and mentors

• They were siblings

• They were rivals

How many people survived in the village of Neos?

• Six

• Sixty

• Six hundred

• Sixteen

What was the total number of casualties in the affected region?

• 500

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000