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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Including him, how many were in Ishmael's rap and dance group?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

2. How far apart did Ishmael's parents live?
(a) 1/2 mile.
(b) 1/4 mile.
(c) 3 miles.
(d) 2 miles.

3. How would Ishmael's father try to get him to take a shower?
(a) Drag him to the shower.
(b) Chase him with cold water.
(c) Throw him in the river.
(d) Take his clothes.

4. How far of a walk was it from where Ishmael stayed to the building where most of the meetings took place during the UN conference in New York?
(a) 4 blocks.
(b) 2 blocks.
(c) 1 block.
(d) 3 blocks.

5. At breakfast following Ishmael's arrival in New York, how many children from other countries were there?
(a) 48.
(b) 57.
(c) 36.
(d) 63.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Ishmael left Bennin Home, which of his friends went back to the front lines?

2. What did Ishmael see by the river in Chapter 12?

3. When did Ishmael leave New York City?

4. In Chapter 14, what did the boys do at night?

5. Near the end of Chapter 14, when might the boys leave for war?

(see the answer key)

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