After Ishmael is captured by the military, what malady does he suffer from on a daily basis?
Severe headaches
What is "brown brown"?
A mixture of cocaine and gunpowder
In the rehabilitation center, what does the staff do when the boy soldiers destroy their things?
They replace the items without punishment.
During rehabilitation, what helps Ishmael have a breakthrough?
Rap music
During the talent show at the rehabilitation center, what does Ishmael do?
recites a Shakespearean monologue
At Benin home, Ishmael was repatriated, luckily, with a member of his family. Who was the person?
Ishmael meets his Uncle Tommy and moves in with his family when he's able to leave Benin House.
How old was Beah when the rebels attacked his village?
twelve
In what country did Beah live as a child?
Sierra Leone
Beah's grandmother told him they "must strive to be like the _____
Moon
What did Lieutenant Jabati read that caught Beah's interest?
Shakespearean plays
What did the young soldiers learn it was most important for them to carry as they marched?
ammunition
Approximately how long did Beah serve in the army?
Two years
What organization took Beah out of the army?
UNICEF
What did the boys at Benin Home do with the first school supplies they were given?
burned them
What did Ishmael do with his new family member prior to moving into a new home?
Ishmael told about the details of his past