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A Long Way Gone

In Chapter 10 – many chapters after the boys fled from Mattru Jong – Beah takes a couple of pages to tell us exactly what happened to each of the boys as they escaped that first encounter with the rebels. Explain why you believe Beah waited until this po

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A Long Way Gone

Chapter 3 ends with Ishmael, his friends, and the residents of Mattru Jong running for their lives while the rebels overtake the town. Originally, the people had fled the town when they heard the rebels could be coming. However, people returned, and were

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A Long Way Gone

The little boy with the corn – what happens? What does what happened tell you about the situation Ishmael and his friends are in?

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A Long Way Gone

Why did the boys return to Mattru Jong, in spite of the danger? What happened on the way back there?

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A Long Way Gone

What group were the rebels a part of? What was the purpose of their patrol?

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A Long Way Gone

How close was Ishmael to dying? What saved him?

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

(Ch 6) Which character suddenly starts to attend social events after a long absence? Why is this?

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A Long Way Gone

How did this day & its experience change Ishmael and the other boys?

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A Long Way Gone

What do you predict will happen in Chapter 6?

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A Long Way Gone

Explain the significance of the quote Ishmael’s father had said to him: “If you are alive, there is hope for a good day and something good to happen. If there is nothing good left in the destiny of a person, he or she will die” (Beah 54).

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A Long Way Gone

Why are so many people in the villages scared of the group of boys? (p. 56-57)

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

(Ch 6) What does the letter from Lanyon have in common with the disappearance of Dr. Jekyll?

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

(Ch 6) Which character had a sudden shock and is now near death?

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

(Ch 6) Which character says he is suffering a punishment for his sins?

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A Long Way Gone

The title of the book is seen in chapter 9 (p. 65) while describing how far the boys are from Mattru Jong. What is the deeper meaning of “A Long Way Gone.” How are the boys truly lost? What have they lost?

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A Long Way Gone

Why does the village chief make the boys sing and dance at the end of ch. 9? What is he gaining from this moment?

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A Long Way Gone

Find an example of imagery for each sense. Provide the quote and in-text citation.

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The Red Badge of Courage

Henry chose to act instead of .

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Johnny Tremain

How do the Sons of Liberty try to change public opinion?

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La Odisea

cual es es recuento de Néstor a Témaco de los regresos de sus compañeros ?

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To Kill A Mockingbird (film)

Who comes to see Atticus at the beginning of the movie?

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Night

What do you think is the most important quote from chapter 7? Why?

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Macbeth

Why is it that case that “More needs she the divine than the physician”?

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Macbeth

How has ambition affected the character of Lady Macbeth?

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