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in a long way gone,where was the rehab center located?

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In Ishmael Beah's book A Long Way Gone, the former child soldier retells his experiences in Sierra Leone's civil war. Ishmael leaves a UNICEF compound where he and other former army child soldiers fought former rebel child soldiers. They are sent to the Benin Home Rehabilitation Center.

Where is Ishmael after rehab?

After Rehabilitation ' Ishmael is sent to live with an uncle he had never met. Ishmael is chosen to represent his country at the UN. He goes to New York City to explain what he has learned to others.

How does Ishmael feel about the rehab center?

At the new rehab center, things don't go so well. Ishmael and the other boys really don't like being told what to do by civilians. The boys are all going through drug withdrawal, too. They attack each other and they attack the staff.

Where does Ishmael's uncle live?

FreetownEventually, Uncle Tommy gets sick and dies and that's when Ishmael knows it's time to make a break for it. He loves the rest of his family, but with Uncle Tommy gone, he knows that living in Freetown has become even more dangerous for him.

Where is Jumah stationed Chapter 15?

They left to get ammunition in Bauya, where Jumah and the Lieutenant were stationed. You just studied 15 terms!

What gift did Esther give Ishmael?

Esther gave Ishmael the cassette tapes and allowed him to listen to the music and write down lyrics.

What happened to Ishmael When UNICEF came?

During the war, he becomes a killing machine capable of horrible acts of violence. When UNICEF rescues the boy soldiers from the front lines of war, Ishmael is rehabilitated.

Where did Allie take Ishmael How was the experience for Ishmael?

Where did Allie take Ishmael? How was the experience for Ishmael? He took Ishmael to a dance where he met Zainab. The dance triggered a memory of an attack when he was a boy soldier.

Where did Ishmael end up at the end of the chapter 21?

Ishmael escapes the country illegally and makes a harrowing journey to the Sierra Leone embassy in Guinea, where he is given shelter as a war refugee.

Who does Ishmael live with in New York?

According to Beah's account, he fought for almost three years before being rescued by UNICEF. Beah fought for the government army against the rebels. In 1997, he fled Freetown by the help of the UNICEF due to the increasing violence and found his way to New York City, where he lived with Laura Simms, his foster mother.

What rank is Ishmael at the end of Chapter 14?

The corporal tells the boys that their guns are their source of power. After the lieutenant slits one rebel prisoner's throat, the corporal organizes a throat-slitting contest, with five prisoners as the victims. Because Ishmael's prisoner dies the quickest, Ishmael is promoted to the rank of junior lieutenant.

What contest is Ishmael?

He is awarded the title of junior lieutenant and celebrates with the other men with more drugs and more war movies.

What is the cause of the fight on Ishmael's first night in the rehab center?

Ishmael felt restless in the rehabilitation center, especially when the drugs began to subsude in his system. Ishmael threatened the boys that were trying to get crazy with his friends. The reason why the boy was fighting for the RUF, because the army killed his family abd destroyed his village.

What is rehabilitation in psychology?

Rehabilitation is the process of returning back to a position of mental and physical health through therapeutic treatment. Let's examine some quotes about rehabilitation from this book. Lesson.

What happens when UNICEF removes the boys from the war?

When UNICEF removes the boys from the war, they aren't prepared for the way the experience changed them. Ishmael narrates, 'It hadn't crossed their minds that a change of environment wouldn't immediately make us normal boys; we were dangerous, and brainwashed to kill.' Not only did the boys need to be taught how to act, the officials needed to learn how to rehabilitate them. At first, boys from both sides are thrown into one residential facility. The results are disastrous as fighting breaks out.

Who is Ishmael's caseworker?

Once he completes the program at the Benin Home, Ishmael's caseworker, Leslie, tells him that he will 'be 'repatriated' and reinstated into normal society.' Ishmael is sent to live with an uncle he had never met.

About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz/worksheet combo is designed to see how well you know the Benin Home in Ishmael Beah's A Long Way Gone. Our questions ask you about who Ishmael opens up to about his past and how the staff at the Benin Home respond to violence from the children.

Additional Learning

Take a look at the lesson called Benin Home in A Long Way Gone if you'd like to learn more about this topic. After finishing this lesson, you should be able to:

Who is the oldest in the group?

Kanei is the oldest of the group by three years, although Alhaji is confused as being older because he is taller. He becomes a junior sergeant and later is chosen to stay behind because he is older while Alhaji and Ishmael are sent to rehabilitation. It is unknown what happens to him. Musa is the group's storyteller.

What happened to Ishmael in Freetown?

In 1996, when Ishmael returns to Sierra Leone, Freetown is invaded by a combination of the RUF and the Sierra Leonean government army, causing many civilian deaths, including the death of Uncle Tommy from malady. Believing that he can no longer stay in Freetown for fear of either becoming a soldier again or of being killed by his former army friends if he refused, Ishmael decides to get in contact with Laura Simms. He then escapes Sierra Leone and crosses the border into Guinea, where he eventually makes his way to the United States and his new life abroad.

Why did Ishmael become a junior lieutenant?

Ishmael becomes a junior lieutenant for his skill in executing prisoners of war and is put in charge of a small group of other child soldiers. As a child soldier Ishmael is exposed to extreme violence and drug usage. The drugs he used are described in the book as " brown brown ", "white pills", cocaine, and marijuana .

What is the story of Ishmael Beah?

Ishmael Beah: At the beginning of the book, he is a young boy whose parents are separated and loves performing rap with his elder brother and friends. After armed forces attack his home village, he, his brother, and friends are left orphans and wander around seeking shelter. Ishmael is eventually claimed as a child soldier for the Sierra Leone Armed Forces at age 13. After being rescued by UNICEF at 16, he is rehabilitated and begins to live with his Uncle Tommy. While there, he is recruited to travel to the United States to speak at a United Nations event about child soldiers. Returning to Freetown after his speaking event, he eventually made his way back to the United States. After a time, he was able to forgive himself and love once again.

What did the lieutenant in charge of the troops in Sierra Leone do?

The lieutenant said that in order for the people to survive, they must contribute to the war effort by enlisting in the army; escape was not an option. By doing this, the lieutenant secures many child soldiers, the weapon of choice for both the RUF and the Sierra Leone Armed Forces .

Who is Ishmael's uncle?

Uncle Tommy: Ishmael's Uncle. Uncle Tommy is a carpenter with three kids and a wife, all of whom welcome Ishmael as their new brother. They all love Ishmael irrevocably, and unconditionally. Uncle Tommy and his wife are the only ones who know about Ishmael's past.

Who is Talloi's brother in the book?

The book starts with Ishmael Beah, his older brother Junior, and their friend Talloi traveling from their village of Mogbwemo to Mattru Jong in order to perform in a talent show. Ishmael, Junior, and their friend dance and sing rap music. Thinking they would return the following day, they tell no one of their leaving.

What is the role of education in rehabilitation?

Education provides a means for children to make a living and avoid returning to combat, and enhances community."

What is DDR in peace?

These children need both physical and mental healing so the "DDR (disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration) provisions are now included in peace accords. These clauses are specifically intended to help facilitate victims successful return to society with fear of stigmatism and rejection."

Is it hard to rehabilitate a child soldier?

"It is no surprise that rehabilitating child soldiers is a difficult and lengthy process. Because of the severe trauma they suffer, children who have been in combat require extensive long-term support to be re-integrated into communities, says UNICEF spokesman James Elder. He explains that child combatants “live in a theatre of violence and suffering…Instead of hope, fear defines their childhood.”

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