A Long Way Gone Test Review

Front

What significant geographical feature do Ishmael and his friends encounter at the beginning of Chapter 9?

Back

The Atlantic Ocean.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

How does the family in the river respond to Ishmael when he seeks help?

Back

They watch him suspiciously and do not offer to help.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What event occurs in Mogbwemo while Ishmael and his friends are away?

Back

Rebels attacked the village.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What two elements saved the narrator and his friends from being killed on two occasions?

Back

His rap cassettes and his dance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Who does Beah encounter after being alone for a month?

Back

Six boys he recognizes from his past.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What role does music play in Ishmael's survival during the conflict?

Back

Music, particularly his rap cassettes, provides a means of connection and distraction, helping him survive emotionally and physically.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What themes are prevalent in 'A Long Way Gone'?

Back

Survival, the impact of war on children, loss of innocence, and the power of memory.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does Ishmael's experience reflect the broader impact of civil war on youth?

Back

It illustrates the trauma, loss, and resilience of children caught in conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the significance of Ishmael's relationships with other boys throughout the narrative?

Back

These relationships provide support, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging amidst chaos.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

How does the author, Ishmael Beah, convey the emotional toll of war in his writing?

Back

Through vivid imagery, personal anecdotes, and reflections on loss and survival.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6