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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of farms were near Ishmael's grandmother's village?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Maize.

2. In Chapter 9 at the fisherman's hut, which of the boys boasted about being an excellent soccer player?
(a) Kanei.
(b) Musa.
(c) Jumah.
(d) Moriba.

3. In Chapter 6, how far away was Gibrilla's aunt?
(a) 35 miles.
(b) 20 miles.
(c) 30 miles.
(d) 25 miles.

4. How far did Ishmael, his brother, and friend have to walk to Mattru jong?
(a) 6 miles.
(b) 4 miles.
(c) 16 miles.
(d) 12 miles.

5. How many rebels capture the boys in Chapter 5?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who taught Ishmael and Junior about medicinal leaves and tree bark?

2. What color handkerchiefs did rebels wear in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 4, how did the old man that the boys saw on a verandah die?

4. How old was Ishmael in Chapter 1?

5. What stories would the families tell who walked through Ishmael's village?

(see the answer key)

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