Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Chapters 11 – 14 Questions

A Long Way Gone

Chapters 11 – 14

Comprehension and Analytical Questions


1. Why were the boys delayed in their journey to the village where their families lived?


2. What is the boys' major emotional reaction once they discover the burned village? Be specific.


3. Who is shot by the rebels when the group tries to get away?


4. Who took the boys to Yele?


5. What did Ishmael begin to suffer from?


Analytical Questions


1. What type of mental preparations do the boys undergo in their training? How are they being prepared mentally to fight? Be specific and use examples from the book to make your point clear.


2. What incidents or thoughts show you that Ishmael may be changing?


3. Within these chapters, there are two boys who could represent life and hope as shown by what they love to do. Who are they and what happens to them?

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