Summary

In Chapter 7, Sandra described the mounting tension against the Banyamulenge tribe. Despite her parents' effort to shield her from the news, Sandra heard from teachers and others about the situation. One morning, Prudence and Rachel held a quiet conversation that ended with them telling Sandra to pack. Sandra chose all her prettiest clothes, though she knew they would not be practical for a refugee camp. The blue dress she wore in the wedding reenactment was the first thing she packed. Their neighbors, members of a different tribe who were therefore not fleeing, agreed to get word to Chris and Adele to go to their grandparents' home in the mountains. Sandra left fully expecting that they would soon return. On the way to the camp, they were stopped by Congolese people, and their driver got out, taking the keys, and left them at the...