A Long Way Gone Chapters 6-7: Understanding Cultural and Social

What item saved Ishmael and his friends from execution?

• A rap cassette

• A letter

• A photograph

• A book

What role did Ishmael and his friends take on in the village of Kamator?

• Farmers

• Guards

• Teachers

• Medics

What was the villagers' reaction over time to the boys' warnings in Kamator?

• Gratitude

• Panic

• Indifference

• Increased vigilance

What does the rap cassette symbolize in the story?

• Power

• Danger

• Wealth

• Innocence

How do Individualistic societies view personal goals?

• Secondary to group goals

• Irrelevant

• Flexible

• Paramount

What is a key characteristic of Collectivistic societies?

• Strong in-groups

• High divorce rates

• Preference for solitude

• Emphasis on autonomy

What is valued in Future Oriented societies?

• Instant gratification

• Past traditions

• Long-term planning

• Short-term goals

Which of the following is a trait of societies with a high Humane Orientation?

• Focus on self-enhancement

• Altruism and benevolence

• Neglect of social relationships

• Preference for personal pleasure

What do members of Short-Term Oriented societies prioritize?

• Historical preservation

• Present enjoyment

• Long-term investments

• Future anxieties

What is a common feature in the family structure of Collectivistic societies?

• Nuclear families

• Autonomous children

• Extended families

• Independent seniors