ch. nine questions

1. What sounds do the boys hear? Describe.
The boys hear the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. They describe it as thunder.

2. How does the Ocean help him remain at peace during war? Tell me a spot that keeps you calm.
The beach is relaxing to them, it seems like a place where they could act like boys again. The beach also keeps me calm, especially at night time.

3. Describe the clusters of huts on the beach.
There were a cluster of abandoned huts, motars were on the floor. It looked as if the rebels had already captured the village.

4. Who ambushed the boys? What did they do to the boys?
The villagers of that village captured them and took their shoes.

5. Why did they attach the young boys? Tell me a time when you were mistaken to be something you are not.
they thought the boys were rebels.

6. Why was it a bad punishment taking their shoes from the boys?

the sun was around 120 degrees and they had to walk far in the sand bare foot.

7. Why were his group of boys crying without sound?
They were all dehydrated, and tired and in great pain.

8. What did the strange man do for the boys?
helet them stay in his hut, brought, them food, and taught them to care for their burns.

9. Who is Musa? Describe him.
Musa's face was round, and so were his ears. He was short and bulky and he had big eyes.

10. Describe Kanei.
Kanei had a long, calm face. He was skinny and always managed his hair.

11. Describe Alhaji.
Alhaji spoke with elaborate gestures. Him and Juma were friends.

12. Describe Jumah.
Juma always agreed with Alhaji. They always walked next to each other.

13. Describe Saidu and Moriba.
Saidu and Moriba were very quiet. They always sat next to each other away from the group.

14. Which one of these boys would you most likely identify with?
I think i would most likely relate to Alhaji.
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15. After Ismeah finds more about the host, describe the host. Have you ever met someone that was super nice to you? Like they host to the boys.

16. When 12 men ran after their group of 7 what happened? Did they get caught?
They did get caught. Ishmael basically gave up and surrendered.

17. What did Ismeah do to surprise the chaser?
He stopped running and surrendered himself.

18. What did the chief of the village call the boys?
The cheif of the village called them devils.

19. What saved him from being killed?
The music that was in Ishmael's pockets saved their lives.
20. Tell me a time were you almost got killed or escaped a huge accident?