Setting
The country that Ishmael Beah lived in.
What is Sierra Leone?
The name of Ishmael's brother who he travels with.
Who is Junior?
The kind of music that Ishmael and his friends enjoy listening to.
What is rap music?
The village that Ishmael's grandmother lived in.
What is Kabati?
The name of Ishmael's friend who is the fastest runner.
Who is Talloi?
The year that Ishmael's story begins.
What is 1993?
The place Ishmael and his friends were going at the beginning Chapter 1.
What is a talent show in Mattru Jong?
The name of Ishmael's youngest brother.
Who is Ibrahim?
The age that Ishmael was when the rebels attacked his village?
What is 12 years of age?
Ishmael and Junior are separated after the attack on this village.
What is Kamator?
The person who saves the boys lives because he recognizes them as rappers from Mattru Jong?
Who is the village chief?
The food that Ishmael and his friends stole from a young boy.
What are boiled ears of corn?