A long way gone chap 1-8

In Chapter 5 why do the rebels gather people in the village?

To recruit people

What saves Ishmael and the others at the river?

Gunfire breaks out and causes confusion

What jobs do the boys do in Kamator?

Guards and farmers

By the end of Chapter 8, how have Ishmael and the other boys changed?

They become fearful and distrustful

Why do the boys go back to Mattru Jong in Chapter 4?

To get money for food

Because they are so hungry in Chapter 4, what do the boys do?

Steal food while people sleep

At the wharf what are the boys hoping for?

To hear news about their families

When Ishmael says he lives in “three worlds” what does he mean?

Dreams, present life, and past memories

How does Ishmael survive the forest in Chapter 8?

He eats strange fruit and drinks water

At the start of Chapter 2 what does Ishmael dream about?

Carrying his own dead body

Why do the boys decide not to return to Mogbwemo?

They realize it is no longer safe

What do Ishmael and his friends love doing before the war changes their lives?

Rapping and dancing

What happens at the end of Chapter 6?

The rebels attack Kamator and Ishmael is separated from Junior

How do Ishmael and the others escape Mattru Jong?

By running through the bush

What do the soldiers do when the rebels attack Mattru Jong?

They leave before the attack

What happens as the boys run back across the clearing?

The rebels spot them and begin shooting

Why do Ishmael, Junior and Talloi go to Mattru Jong?

To perform in a talent show

What bad news do the boys hear in Mattru Jong?

Mogbwemo was attacked

Why do people in Mattru Jong leave town more than once?

The rebels keep saying they are coming

What did the rebels do to one messenger?

They carved RUF into his body and cut off his fingers

Why do the rebels shoot at people trying to escape?

They want to stop them from leaving

What do the boys see at Kabati that shows how terrible the war is?

Wounded people and dead family members

What do they find at Khalilou’s house?

A looted and damaged house

Why did the war seem far away at first to Ishmael?

He thought it was happening somewhere else

What do the rebels do to the old man?

They scare and humiliate him

What message do the rebels send to Mattru Jong?

They are coming and want to be welcomed

What saves the boys from being killed by the chief?

A boy recognizes them from Mattru Jong

Why are the villagers afraid of Ishmael and the other boys in Chapter 6?

They think the boys are rebels

Why is Ishmael so upset during the choosing of recruits?

Because Junior is chosen

What lesson does Ishmael learn from the saying about being like the moon?

Be a light and comfort to other