Characters
What is the name of Ishmael's brother?
Junior
What are the major themes in the beginning of the book?
War, Survival, and Trauma
Sierra Leone
How old was Ishmael when he went into war?
12
What are the Rebel men called?
RUF
What major conflict is occurring during the book?
The Civil War
What did Ishmael find at the house when they all went back?
Money
What drugs do the soldiers give Ishmael and the other boys?
Brown-Brown
What is the main theme of emotion in the beginning of these chapters?
Terror
Why was it hard for Ishmael growing up?
Because his mom was a single mother
What gun was given to Ishmael and his friends?
Ak-47
What are some themes in A Long Way Gone?
Hope and Life
What did they get threaten with when captured by the Rebels?
What is the main reason Ishmael and his friends leave their village?
To escape the Rebels
What were the names of Ishmael friends that were with him during the War?
Kanei, Sadiu, Jumah, Musa, and Moriba
What does this book teach us about?
It teaches us that life is hard and don't leave your family too soon because you'll never know when you will be able to see them again. Also it tells us about his emotional journey and how he was able to get through it.
What does this plot teach us?
That war is not easy and its hard and its draining emotionally and physically and will mentally kill you but stay strong.
Where did Ishmael wanna go after finding out his friend died of an illness?
The United States