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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ishmael and his brother returned to his grandmother's village, what type of vehicle did a man drive up with his dead family inside?
(a) Volvo.
(b) Volkswagen.
(c) Ford.
(d) Chevy.

2. In Chapter 5, what did the boy's mother that they stole from give the six boys later?
(a) Corn.
(b) Okra soup.
(c) Cassava.
(d) Rice.

3. In Chapter 3, how far away was it rumored that the rebels were stationed?
(a) 35 miles.
(b) 20 miles.
(c) 25 miles.
(d) 30 miles.

4. In Chapter 3, how long was the majority of the population of Mattru Jong in hiding?
(a) A week.
(b) A few days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 12 days.

5. What type of farm did the boys ravage for awhile because they were so hungry?
(a) Maize.
(b) Sweet potato.
(c) Cassava.
(d) Rice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Including him, how many were in Ishmael's rap and dance group?

2. Why did Ishmael and his brother and a friend go to Mattru Jong in Chapter 1?

3. What food did the six boys steal from a younger boy?

4. At the beginning of the book, what were the only wars Ishmael had heard about?

5. What was the only food the boys found in Khalilou's house in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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