Chapter Five: 5. When the rebels overtake Beah, his brother, and his friends, they submit them to two selection processes. Why? What were the rebels selecting for? What did they see is Beah and his brother Junior?

This chapter recounts Beah’s first direct encounter with the rebels. The RUF members are portrayed as sadistic, violent young men entertained by the pain of others. The RUF want boys they can easily control and manipulate. They see in Junior a boy that can still be moulded and manipulated easily.I don't think they see this in Beah.