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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapter 13, how long was it before Ishmael could sleep?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) A week.

3. At whose house did Ishmael, his brother, and friend stay in Mattru Jong?
(a) Gibrilla.
(b) Talloi..
(c) Kaloko.
(d) Khalilou.

4. What did a man use to relieve the pain in the boys' feet in Chapter 9?
(a) Wet clothes.
(b) Steamed grass.
(c) Mashed herbs.
(d) Cool water.

5. At the beginning of the book, what were the only wars Ishmael had heard about?
(a) That his great-grandfather talked about.
(b) In movies.
(c) From novels.
(d) In history books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Ishmael's grandmother call him because of his tricks?

2. How did Ishmael recognize Gasemu in Chapter 11?

3. Who was the first to begin crying in Chapter 11?

4. How would Ishmael's father try to get him to take a shower?

5. What type of shoes did the rebels wear who captured the boys in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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