Jan #3
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 ?
Mrs. Mukembi reminds the family they will need to do this so they can visit one of the Sani communities the next day.
Why does the family need to wake up early?
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?
They are a peaceful and noble people.
How does Mr. Mukembi describe the Sani people?
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?
After joining Lolinda and Chungu in practicing a dance for a while, Kibomi joins a class that has formed for this purpose.
What is training for health educators?
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 ?"
They are the types of habits the class is studying.
What are habits that harm our health?
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?
Alchohol is like a thief.
What is something Kibomi discovers in the class?