Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Who is Salva?
In which country does the story primarily take place?
What is South Sudan?
What is survival?
What event prompts Salva to flee his village?
What is outbreak of war?
What does Salva's uncle tell him to do when he is struggling to walk?
What is to keep moving forward?
Why is the name of the girl in the story who faces challenges in fetching water?
Who is Nya?
What significant geographical feature does Salva cross with his uncle?
What is the Nile River?
How does the theme of hope appear in Slava's journey?
What is by taking one step at a time?
Describe a significant challenge Salva faces in his journey?
What is finding food and water?
What motivates Nya to walk every day?
What is the need for drinking water for her family?
Name one of Slava's friends he meets during his journey.
Who is Marial?
What time period is Nya's part of the story?
What is 2008?
What does the story suggest about community?
What is that working together helps overcome challenges?
What is the news Salva receives from a cousin of his?
What is that Salva's father is alive?
How does Salva contribute to his community later in life?
What is building water wells?
What role does Uncle provide for Salva in the story?
What is a protector?
What year does Salva's journey begin?
What is 1985?
What theme is represented by Nya's daily walk to water?
What is the struggle for basic needs?
How does the story conclude for Salva?
Salva finds his family and helps others with water projects?
How did so many people die in the Gilo River?
What is they were shot, drowned or eaten by crocodiles?
What does Salva learn about leadership from his experiences?
What is the importance of perseverance and helping others?
Where in the United States does Salva move?
What is Rochester, New York?
How does the theme of perseverance appear in the story?
What is continuing to push through hardships despite difficulties?
How do Salva and Nya connect in the story?
What is Salva builds a water well in Nya's village?
What will the water well in Nya's village enable her to do?
What is she will be able to attend school for the first time?