When things finally seemed to be okay for the boys in the refugee camp in Ethiopia, what happened? (page 236)
There was war stirring again, they saw flashing lights and heard the terrible thunder. Suddenly there were changes in the camp. Many people began to leave.
When the people of Ethiopia began fighting, what happened to the boys? (page 236)
They could not stay in Ethiopia anymore. They were chased back to the border of Sudan by war.
When the boys gathered on the riverbank of the huge Gilo River, did all of them cross the river safely? (page 236)
No, there were boys who drowned and died in the river.
When the boys met Tom and the trucks, where did they have to go to? (page 238)
They had to keep walking to Kenya.
On the way to Kenya, how was the condition of the roads? (page 239)
Some parts of the road were well cleared and marked. Others were not.
When Garang shared his story with Tom, how could his story help? (page 240)
His story can help prevent war from creating more lost children, and he can help find a home for himself and his brothers.
When life in Kenya became very hard, what did the boys do to get food and education? (page 240)
They took turns foraging for food and going to school. At night the ones who foraged would share their food and the ones who went to school would share lessons.
How old was Garang when Tom returned to Kakuma? (page 242)
21
According to Tom, which country is offering the boys a home? (page 242)
The United States
How did Garang feel when he knew that his group would have a new place to live in America? Why? (page 243)
He was happy, but also afraid. He wondered if people in America would accept him, a lost boy with nothing but a few tattered schoolbooks.
Which organization did Mary Williams establish when she heard about the lost boys of Sudan? (page 243)
The Lost Boys Foundation
Where is the Lost Boys Foundation and what does it do? (page 243)
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the Lost Boys Foundation helps the Sudanese boys (now young men) receive college education.
