In chapter 10, ishmael reveals that he finally understands that saidu is "quiet all the time" because a.he is shy since he was bullied a lot in his home village. b. he had been kidnapped and tortured by the rebels but had somehow escaped. . c.he no longer has the will to survive. d.he carries around anguish and guilt from the fact not only did he survive, but he overheard his parents and sister being tortured b the rebels.