ALWG Ch 12

Ch. 12 Who captures the 6 boys?

• Rebels

• The Government Soldiers

• The Fishermen

• Ghosts

Ch. 12 In addition to his nightmares, what ailment is Ishmael suffering from?

• Migraines

• Nausea / Upset Stomach

• His body is shutting down because of no food.

• Muscle cramping

Ch. 12 What gets burned when they put Ishmael's clothes in the fire?

• His locket with his family

• The cassette tapes of rap

• His favorite pair of socks.

• His water jug.

How is Ishmael's humane orientation changing in Chapter 12 of 'A Long Way Gone'?

• It remains unchanged throughout the chapter

• It becomes more empathetic and caring towards others

• It becomes more apathetic and indifferent

• It becomes more aggressive and hostile

How do flashbacks contribute to the storytelling in Chapter 12 of 'A Long Way Gone'?

• They provide background information about secondary characters

• They serve to confuse the reader about the timeline

• They help the reader understand Ishmael's transformation

• They distract from the main plot

What is the significance of Ishmael's emotional turmoil in Chapter 12?

• It foreshadows his eventual breakdown

• It represents the internal conflict between his past and present self

• It highlights his unwavering determination to survive

• It symbolizes his detachment from reality

Describe the environment in Yele when Ishmael and the boys first arrive.

• Completely burned

• Peaceful

• desolate

• full of anger

What is the mantra that the corporal states over and over to the child soldiers?

• "Visualize the enemy, the rebels who killed your parents, your family, and those who are responsible for everything that happened to you."

• "They have lost everything that made them human."

• "Leaving the village was as good as being dead."

• "In the forest there are men waiting to destroy all of our lives."

What tactic do the adults use to convince the boys to fight?

• Manipulation of their fear and loss

• Promises of finding their parents

• Threats of violence against them

• Kicking them out of Yele