Chapter 1
Where is Salva at the beginning of the story?
School
What village is Salva from?
Loun-Ariik
What is the Dinka pattern?
V shape
What does the saying mean- They are "walking to nowhere"?
They are walking but have no idea where to
Allege means to what?
Blame someone without proof
How old was Salva in Chapter 1?
Which group did Salva go with?
The women
Who did Salva stay with in chapter 3?
An older woman with the same V shape marks.
Why doesn't the group want Salva along?
Salva was too young and would slow them down.
True or False: The Nile River is the longest river in Africa
True
Why did Nya leave her house each day?
Where did the women leave Salva?
the barn
What did the old woman give Salva to eat?
Peanuts
What was the name of the boy from the Jur-Chol tribe?
Buksa
True or False: Perseverance means to give up, because something is hard.
False
What tribe is Salva from?
Dinka
True or False: Southern Sudan and Northern Sudan in a war.
True
Why do the Nuer and Dinka tribes fight?
They fight over land
What did Buksa find for the group to eat?
Honey
What is the definition of theme?
the lesson the author wants you to know or learn
Where did Salva's teacher tell the students to go when the gunfire began?
Salva's teacher told the students to go into the bush, NOT HOME!
Nya is from what tribe?
the Nuer tribe
Why is the old woman not taking Salva with her?
She is old, no one will stop her. If Salva goes with her it will be dangerous for them both. They will draw the attention of the rebels.
What do Nya and Salva have in common?
Nya and Salva are both 11 years old and from Southern Sudan.
What was the official language spoken in the Sudanese government?
Arabic