Nya
How did Akeer get sick?
It came from drinking the dirty water
Who was fighting in the Sudan War? Why were they fighting?
Rebels from southern Sudan were fighting the government in the North because the government wanted everyone to practice Islam, but people in the South had many different religions.
What language did Salva speak at home?
The language of the Dinka tribe
What happened the morning after Salva slept in the barn with the other villagers who fled?
The others left without him
What two things did Salva learn from Michael?
A padded cloth doughnut
What is the Dinka way of blessing someone who was lost and is found again?
Sprinkle water on the person's head
Why did people respect Uncle Jewiir?
He had a gun and military experience
Why couldn't Salva go with the old woman when she left?
It was too dangerous for her to travel with a young boy. Soldiers would probably leave her alone if she was alone.
Talked to people and asked them to give money
How long does Nya's family live near the big lake?
For 5 months, during dry season
What is the official language of the Sudanese government?
Arabic
What did Salva's new family in America give him when he got off of the plane?
More clothes
How is Marial killed?
What did Salva drink on the plane?
Coca-Cola
Name two things Nya's mother hates about the lake camp
1. They had no house and had to live in makeshift shelters
2. They could not bring their things with them
3. She was afraid of Nya's brother and father fighting with the Dinka
What were the Sudan refugees being called in America?
The Lost Boys
What is Salva's dad's job?
Village judge
Why did the fisherman go into their tents when the sun went down?
The mosquitoes would come out
On the plane back to the US, build wells in Sudan
What does Nya say to Salva when they meet?
Thank you for bringing the water.
Why were there so many boys and men as refugees during the Sudan War?
Many men and boys would be forced to fight during the war or for the rebels if the did not flee.
Why was Salva's father found sick in a UN clinic?
He spent years drinking dirty water and needed surgery
What did Buksa, a young man in the group of refugees, find?
A beehive
What kind of leader did Salva try to be? What sorts of jobs did Salva give to the boys?
He tried to be like Uncle Jewiir. He gave them jobs like collecting firewood, standing guard, and finding food.