General
Who is the other boy who goes to New York with Beah?
Bah
Where does Allie take Beah to go dancing?
A pub
Who eventually adopts Beah?
Laura Simms
What amazing sight does Beah accidently encounter in New York City?
Times Square or Rockefeller Plaza
How does Uncle Tommy die?
Fever
What device mystifies Beah in the building where he participates in the interview?
The elevator
What is Uncle Tommy’s reaction to the news that Beah would be going to New York?
He cannot take it seriously
What does Laura Simms give Ishmael and Bah during the UN trip?
Coats and gloves
In Pa Sesay’s story, why does Beah decide the hunter should shoot the monkey?
To keep the monkey from putting other hunters in the same predicament
How old was Beah when he first addressed the UN?
15
What does Beah notice that most of the dead rebels are wearing?
Jewelry
What motivates the boys to attend their classes at the UNICEF compound?
Trips to Freetown
Who is Beah’s sponsor and chaperone to New York City?
Dr. Tamba
What new word does Beah learn upon arriving in New York City?
Snow
What about Laura Simms helps Beah to connect with her instantly?
She is a storyteller
What does Leslie call the act of reintegrating child soldiers into normal society?
Repatriation
What does Beah call the MPs?
"City soldiers"
What does Mr. Kamara want Beah to interview to do?
Address the United Nations
How does the immigration official in Freetown anger Beah?
He asks for proof that Beah was born in Sierra Leone
Where did Beah get his first impression of New York City?
Rap music
Who chooses Beah to go with the UNICEF men?
Lieutenant Jabati
How many biological children does Beah’s uncle have?
None
How many children participated in the UN First Children’s Parliament?
57
How many countries were represented at the UN First Children’s Parliament?
23
Throughout the memoir, what provides a beautiful contrast to the violence occurring around Beah?
Nature