Jan #2
He tells him words full of hope.
What did the old man tell Kibomi?
Confused.
How does Kibomi feel at the beginning of today's story?
Nangata
This is the city Kibomi reaches on the 4th day of his journey.
Late in the afternoon they walk to a nearby river and have a conversation.
Who are Kibomi, Lolinda, and Chungu?
He has lived there for 2 weeks.
At the opening of the story, how long has Kibomi lived with the Mukembi family ?
Adumbu
What is Kibomi's language?
This is the question Kibomi has on his mind that is causing his confusion.
"What choice do we have when our families are being killed?"
Stay in the city a few days, find some work, and buy some food.
At first, what is Kibomi hoping to be able to do in Nangata?
"But now when I think about it, it seems like I was being protected."
How does Kibomi feel about what it was like to travel alone?
These are the qualities by which Kibomi has distinguished himself.
What are the qualities of being a fast learner, working hard, and being diligent?
"Come and join us then."
What do the soldiers say to Kibomi after they hear that the Kungu killed his parents?
It is the quality of empathy.
What human quality makes Kibomi realize the children are suffering the same way he is suffering?
"This man seems to understand our problems.
What does Kibomi think about the man he hears over the loudspeaker?
He could not go to war and kill people after this happened.
How did Kibomi explain his feelings after seeing the Kungu children and remembering his father's wish that he would work for the good of people?
The Mukembi family tries to console Kibomi when he is sad and misses his family with this.
What are little generous acts of affection?
A boy soldier that comes forward and extends his hand to Kibomi.
Whose eyes does Kibomi look into, and then feel disturbed?
To work hard to build a better world.
What is the guiding advice that Kibomi's father gave him?
Not all Kungu are bad.
What is one of the things Kibomi says to the man standing next to him?
"It's a group of youth our age. . . sometimes we carry out service projects."
How does Lolinda explain what a junior youth group is?
When he observes how active the family is, even working on the weekends, Kibomi asks this question of himself.
"How can they know so many people ?"
He sees despair in the young boy soldier's eyes.
What does Kibomi see that changes his mind about joining the soldiers?
This decision will probably guide Kibomi's life.
What is Kibomi's choice to try to find another way instead of joining the rebel forces?
"People are confused. They follow whoever excites them."
What is Joseph's reply to Kibomi's question about why people are listening to someone that teaches them to hate?
"We are learning to use the power of the word."
How does Lolinda explain how the junior youth group is learning to help make the world a better place?
The Mukembis do not return home after the meeting, instead they go to work here.
What is the community garden plot?