Since you didn't provide the excerpt, I am going to assume that the answer you need is 'hearken'.
Change the phrase "shooting the breeze" because it is too informal and cannot be understood literally.
No, Beah did not return to Mogbwemo. The boys decided not to go to Mogbwemo instead they return to Mattru Jong because Mogbwemo is no longer livable for them. They also realized that they are putting themselves in great danger.
I can help you once I know which Clarisse you’re referring to.
Book?
Story?
I’ll answer in comments.
~Brooke❤️
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