"They Poured Fire On US From The Sky" 30 Pt. Extra Credit Quiz
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What did the parents of the boys say for them to do if their village is ever attacked?
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Run into the house and find a hiding spot
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Run to the neighbors house and hide behind a tree with the other children
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Run away, into the long grasses and hide in bushes, until it is over
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To stay with them, and they will find somewhere to go
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This 30 pt. Extra credit quiz assesses knowledge on the book 'They Poured Fire On Us From the Sky', focusing on the experiences of the Dinka tribe, their unique customs, survival strategies during war, and their journey as refugees. It offers insights into cultural resilience and historical events.
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What prevented the ants from attacking, while collecting mangoes from the tree?
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Rubbing dirt on themselves
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Their urine
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Their spit
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A. Their urineExplanation
The ants' urine prevented them from attacking while collecting mangoes from the tree. This could be due to the fact that ants use their urine as a chemical signal to communicate with each other. By marking their path with urine, they create a scent trail that helps them navigate and find their way back to the colony. In this case, the ants may have used their urine to mark the mangoes they had already collected, indicating to other ants that those mangoes were already claimed and preventing any aggression or conflict among the ants.Rate this question:
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How did they show wealth among the Dinka tribe?
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Amount of meat
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Amount of fruit
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Amount of cattle
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Amount of goats
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A. Amount of cattleExplanation
The Dinka tribe showed wealth by the amount of cattle they owned. Cattle were considered a symbol of wealth and status in their society. Owning more cattle meant having more resources, as they provided milk, meat, and hides. Additionally, cattle were used for marriage dowries and as a form of currency. Therefore, the Dinka tribe displayed their wealth by the number of cattle they possessed.Rate this question:
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What was Benson's prized possession (s)?
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His red shorts
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His toys he made with his friends
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The stick he played with
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A. His red shortsExplanation
Benson's prized possession was his red shorts.Rate this question:
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What does the Dinka tribe do to show they are different from other tribes?
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Breed more cattle
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Pull the childrens bottom six teeth
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Keep heads shaved
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Get scared on their hands
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A. Pull the childrens bottom six teethExplanation
The Dinka tribe distinguishes themselves from other tribes by pulling the bottom six teeth of their children. This cultural practice is a unique tradition that sets them apart and is likely a significant aspect of their cultural identity.Rate this question:
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What was Benjamin's chore that he wasn't good at?
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Taking the goats out to graze; one always got lost
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Watching his siblings
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Keeping an eye out for lions
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Getting fruits
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A. Taking the goats out to graze; one always got lostExplanation
Benjamin's chore that he wasn't good at was taking the goats out to graze because one of the goats always got lost.Rate this question:
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Who accused him of stealing it?
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An old man
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A Pregnant Ethiopian woman
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One of the children on the journey
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A. A Pregnant Ethiopian womanExplanation
The correct answer is "A Pregnant Ethiopian woman." This suggests that the pregnant Ethiopian woman accused him of stealing it.Rate this question:
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On the plane, what were the bathrooms called and confused the lost boys?
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Lavatories
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Rest room
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Out house
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A. LavatoriesExplanation
The correct answer is "Lavatories." This term confused the lost boys because they were unfamiliar with it and may have been expecting a more common term like "restroom" or "outhouse."Rate this question:
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What animal did the Dinka tribe befriend?
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Tiger
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Goat
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Cattle
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Lion
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A. LionExplanation
The Dinka tribe befriended lions.Rate this question:
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What was Alpho good at?
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Fast at running
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Getting fruit out of trees
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Jumping
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Help taking care of the other children
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A. Fast at runningExplanation
Alpho was good at running fast.Rate this question:
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What cousin did they often look for, for help, on their long journey?
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Yier
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Alpho
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Benson
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Benjamin
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A. YierExplanation
They often looked for their cousin Yier for help on their long journey.Rate this question:
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While going through the desert Ajakageer, what was Benson suffering from?
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Pink eye
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Upset stomach
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His feet
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A cold
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A. Pink eyeExplanation
Benson was suffering from pink eye while going through the desert Ajakageer. Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin clear tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. It can cause redness, itching, discharge, and a gritty feeling in the eye. This condition can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies, or irritants. It is possible that Benson contracted pink eye due to exposure to sand, dust, or other irritants in the desert environment.Rate this question:
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After the town or Torit, what was Benson get accused of stealing?
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Oil
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Fruit
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Prized possession to someone
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A. OilExplanation
Benson was accused of stealing oil.Rate this question:
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What village is Benson and Alpho from?
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Juol
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Palataka
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Dinka
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A. JuolExplanation
Benson and Alpho are from the village of Juol.Rate this question:
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What happened to Alpho's things while they were on the Nissan?
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It got thrown off
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Got rolled over under the wheels
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A man pooped on his stuff
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He got urine on it
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A. A man pooped on his stuffExplanation
While Alpho's things were on the Nissan, a man defecated on them.Rate this question:
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While they were walking to Kakuna, what were they hoping would return?
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The Lorry called Mercedes
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A man that helped them before
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Another stop, with someone that can take care of them for a few days
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A. The Lorry called MercedesExplanation
The correct answer is "The Lorry called Mercedes." This suggests that while they were walking to Kakuna, they were hoping that the lorry called Mercedes would return.Rate this question:
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When Alpho arrived at Kakuna, who did he meet at his uncles house?
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Kuany
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One of his old friends
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Peter
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A. PeterExplanation
Alpho met Peter at his uncle's house in Kakuna.Rate this question:
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While fleeing from Torit, what happened to Benson?
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He tripped and fell
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He got lost
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He cut his left ankle
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He cut his finger
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A. He cut his left ankleExplanation
Benson cut his left ankle while fleeing from Torit.Rate this question:
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After Benson disappeared, who went to Angong's house to take care of her goats?
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Benjamin
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Alpho
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Alpho's mother
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A. AlphoExplanation
Alpho went to Angong's house to take care of her goats after Benson disappeared.Rate this question:
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Who in Yiers family died?
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His father
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One of his children
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His second wife
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His mother
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A. His second wifeExplanation
The correct answer is "His second wife." This can be inferred from the question which asks about someone in Yier's family who died. Among the options given, the second wife is the only one who is not a direct blood relative of Yier. Therefore, it is logical to conclude that Yier's second wife is the one who died.Rate this question:
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A stranger bought Alpho and his friends something. What was it?
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A hamburger
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A smoothie
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A new shirt
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Pop
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A. PopExplanation
The correct answer is "Pop" because it is the only option that can be bought as a treat for a group of friends. A hamburger, smoothie, or a new shirt would typically be bought for an individual, whereas "Pop" refers to soda or a carbonated beverage that can be shared among friends.Rate this question:
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What did this person want Benson to call him?
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Friend
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Brother
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Cousin
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Uncle
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A. UncleExplanation
The person wanted Benson to call him "Uncle".Rate this question:
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After Angong's, the village was attacked and Benson hid. Who did he meet?
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Kuany
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Peter
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Angong's secret brother
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A. KuanyExplanation
Benson met Kuany after the attack on Angong's village.Rate this question:
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Who was the family member they stayed with, before going to America?
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Benjamin's aunt
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Benson and Alpho's aunt
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Benson and Alpho's uncle
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Benjamin's uncle
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A. Benson and Alpho's uncleExplanation
The correct answer is Benson and Alpho's uncle. This can be inferred from the information given in the question that Benjamin stayed with his aunt, but it does not mention anything about Benson and Alpho staying with their aunt. Therefore, the only logical option is that they stayed with their uncle.Rate this question:
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When Alphos town was attacked, where was Benson?
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His friend Angong's house
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His aunts house
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Watching the cattle
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Out in the middle of nowhere looking for fruit
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A. His friend Angong's houseExplanation
Benson was at his friend Angong's house when Alphos town was attacked.Rate this question:
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In the airport, what did the boys break?
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The soap dispenser in the bathroom
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The lock on the bathroom stall
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An object in one of the gift shops
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The toilets that flushed
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A. The toilets that flushedExplanation
The correct answer is "The toilets that flushed." This means that the boys broke the toilets in the airport.Rate this question:
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In the desert, what was Benson almost killed from?
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Flu
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Snake
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Starvation
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Almost getting trampled by a herd of antelope
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A. Almost getting trampled by a herd of antelopeExplanation
Benson was almost killed from being trampled by a herd of antelope in the desert. This suggests that he was in a dangerous situation where a large group of antelope were running towards him, posing a threat to his life. The other options, such as flu, snake, and starvation, do not provide a plausible explanation for a life-threatening situation in the desert.Rate this question:
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When Benjamin was five, where was he living?
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With his uncle
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With his family
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With his father
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With his aunt
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A. With his auntExplanation
The question asks about Benjamin's living situation when he was five years old. The correct answer is "With his aunt."Rate this question:
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On the plane, what did Benson have a hard time figuring out?
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How to flush the toilet
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How to buckle his seat belt
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How to work his TV
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How the plane could fly so high
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A. How to work his TVExplanation
Benson had a hard time figuring out how to work his TV on the plane.Rate this question:
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Where is Alpho heading after New York?
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San Diego
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Santiago
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Tallahassee
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Hollywood
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A. SantiagoExplanation
Alpho is heading to Santiago after New York.Rate this question:
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