A Long Way Gone Chapters 1-5

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Why did Ishmael and his friends leave home at the very beginning?

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They left home to attend a talent show.

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What kind of food did Ishmael and his friends steal from the little boy?

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They stole corn.

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Which country controlled Sierra Leone before the APC was in charge?

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Great Britain controlled Sierra Leone before the APC.

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In Ishmael’s nightmare, whose face does he see under the sheet?

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He sees his own face under the sheet.

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Why doesn't Ishmael get along with his father?

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Ishmael doesn't get along with his father because he doesn't like his stepmother.

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What is the significance of the talent show in Ishmael's life?

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The talent show represents a moment of normalcy and hope before the chaos of war.

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How does the theft of food reflect the conditions in Sierra Leone?

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The theft of food illustrates the desperation and survival instincts of children in a war-torn country.

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What role does family play in Ishmael's early life?

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Family provides support and a sense of belonging, which is disrupted by the war.

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How does Ishmael's relationship with his father impact his identity?

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Ishmael's strained relationship with his father contributes to his feelings of isolation and confusion about his identity.

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What themes are introduced in the first five chapters of 'A Long Way Gone'?

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Themes of loss, survival, and the impact of war on youth are introduced.