Salva’s friends and family
How old was salva when he found his uncle?
12
What were some dangers in the Gilo river?
The currents were really strong and there were deadly animals too
How old is Nya at the end of the story
12.
Was there enough food at the camps for everyone to eat?
There was hardly enough food
How did Slava decide to help Sudan
Salva would build wells all over Sudan
Does Salva ever see at least some of his family ever again?
Yes he sees his father when he comes back to Sudan when he hears that his
Did Slava make it across the Gilo river?
Yes
Why does Nya have to walk for 8 hours
To get water
What was Slava’s friends name that talk him how to read English?
Michael.
Who was Salva’s new family (like who was all in the household)
Chris the father, Louise the mother, and 4 children.
Who is Salva’s friend?
His name is Mariel
How many people died?
Over 1000 people died. :(
Why was Nya’s little sister sick?
Her little sister got sick from drinking dirty water.
How long did Slava stay at the camp before the Gilo river incident.
6 years
What city did Salva go to live in
Rochester, New York
How did Salva’s uncle died?
He was tied to a tree and shot 3 times.
Why were people jumping into the water in the Gilo River?
Because they were scared that they were going to get shot
How did Salva and Nya meet?
Slava was helping Nya’s village get clean water and also helped build a school in Nya’s village
Before Slava went to America what did he learn how to do?
He learned to read English a little bit and also learned how to play volleybal.
What where the lost boys?
The lost boys were boys who had lost their family’s and home due to the fighting and war going on.
What did Salva and Marial find that might be food?
A beehive filled with honey
Why did the people from the camp go to the Gilo River in the first place?
The camps were closing down and they were forced or else they would be shot
What was the school called that was built in Nya’s village?
Elm street School
Where was the first camp Salva went to after his uncle died.
Itang
What year did Salva go into America?
1996