The Human Spirit Flashcards
(19 cards)
What did the older boys decide to do?
They decided to work together and form groups to choose a leader.
Who was chosen to lead a group?
Garang Deng was chosen to lead a group.
How did Garang feel about being chosen as a leader?
He felt proud but scared.
What country did the leaders decide to go to?
Ethiopia.
What did the elders say about Ethiopia?
They said Ethiopians would provide a safe place for Sudanese fleeing from the war.
True or False: The journey to Ethiopia was safe and easy.
False.
What did Garang do when he heard crying?
He picked up a boy named Chut.
What was Chut’s relationship with his parents?
His mother and father did not want to leave him.
What is a refugee camp?
A place for people to go when their country is not safe.
What did Tom do for the refugees?
He helped them by providing food and shelter.
Fill in the blank: In the refugee camp, they were given ______ to build shelters.
tools.
What did the children initially want to do instead of going to school?
They wanted to play and forget their hard times.
How did the adults try to encourage the boys to go to school?
They tried to bribe them with food.
What happened to the situation in Ethiopia?
It became very hard with not enough food and many people getting sick.
What was the response of the boys to the lack of food?
They thought of a way for everyone to get food and education.
What activities did Garang help organize in the camp?
He helped form a drama club and a soccer league.
What did Garang teach the boys to do before drinking water?
He taught them to boil it.
What role did Chut take in the camp as he grew older?
He often tutored other boys in math and English.
True or False: The boys were able to feed their bodies and minds through sharing and education.
True.
