Salva
What was Salva doing at the start of the story?
He was in school daydreaming
How old is Nya at the start of the book?
11
How long does it take Salva to lead the lost boys to their destination?
a year and a half
Who was Salva searching for with the orange scarf?
his mother
Nya
When does Salva go to school?
During the rainy season
When does Nya's family move?
during the dry season
How long is Salva in the Ethiopian camp?
6 years
Who did Nya have to take along to the well?
Akeer
"The scorching air hit him like a slap on the face" is an example of what literary device?
what job does Salva's father have in the village?
judge
What area best describes the region where Nya is from>
What was the Gilo river known for?
crocodiles
Who lead the refugees and was shot?
Salva's uncle
Which tribe was Salva from? Which tribe was Nya from?
Salva - Dinka
Nya - Nuer
After Salva is left in the barn of an older woman, what does she give him to eat?
peanuts
What made Nya's sibling ill?
contaminated water
What inspires Salva to lead the boys on the long journey?
thoughts of his childhood and family
Name two characters that got sick from contaminated water.
Salva's father and Nya's sister
What drink made Salva think of his family on the plane to America?
Coca Cola
What is the first river Salva must cross?
The Nile
What can Nya do once the village has a water source?
She can attend school
What surprised Salva about the refugee camps?
they were very overcrowded
An email was sent to Salva letting him know that _____ was alive.
His father
How many children does Mrs. Harrigan have?
3