Salva
How old is Salva (in the book)?
He is 11 years old
How old is Nya (in the book)?
Nya is 11 years old
What is the definition of: aimless
Without purpose or direction
Which continent is Sudan located in?
Africa
Where is Salva when the war begins in his town?
Salva was at school when the war fighting started in his town
What are some physical characteristics of Nya?
"Nya is tall for her age"
She is strong - she carries the water on her head
She is tough - the thorns
What is the definition of: littered
Rubbish or a large number of objects left lying about
(speaking of... please do not leave your litter in my classroom!!!)
What is the general climate like in Sudan?
Very hot, little rainfall, desert conditions
What year is Salva's story taking place?
In 1985
What year is Nya's story taking place?
In 2008
What is the definition of: hesitate
To pause before saying or doing something, especially through uncertainty
What are the names of the two main tribes who fought within Sudan?
The Dinka and the Nuer tribes
What tribe is Salva from?
Salva is from the Dinka tribe
Where is Nya walking to and from?
Nya walks from her home to the pond every day
What is the definition of the word: horizon
The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet
Who are the Lost Boys of Sudan?
The refugees who fled from Sudan to Ethiopia when the second civil war started (Salva is a lost boy)
What village was named after Salva's grandfather?
(+100 bonus points if you can find Salva's full name before the end of the song)
Loun-Ariik was named after the grandfather of
Salva Mawien Dut Ariik
Bonus Question: Who does Nya live with at home?
(Did you read Chapter 4 for gist?)
So far, we know Nya lives with her mom, younger sister Akeer (age 5), and younger brother (baby)
What is the definition of the word: rebels
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler
The first civil war started in 1955 and ended in 1972. What years did the second civil war start and end?
The second civil war started in 1983 and ended in 2005.