Characters
What is the name of Salva's tribe?
Dinka
When does Nya's family go to the lake camp?
During dry season
What name is given to the boys who made their way to Kenya?
The Lost Boys
How will the well affect Nya's village?
Medical Clinics
Schools
Small businesses can develop
Define Optimistic
Hopeful; positive
Nya is a part of this tribe.
Nuer
Salva reunites with this person in Chapter 16.
His father, Mawien
It takes this long to cross the Akobo dessert.
What is three days?
Where does Salva get sent to after leaving the Kenyan refugee camp?
Rochester, NY
Define Pessimistic
Negative; one who expects the worst outcome
Why did Salva leave his home?
Because of war
What made Akeer sick?
Drinking dirty water
What main character owns a rifle and uses it to help the group of refugees?
Who is Uncle Jewiir
What drink on the plane reminded Salva of his family?
coca cola
BONUS!! Double points
Define relentless
Never giving up
Which character vanishes in the night, maybe eaten by a lion?
Marial
How did Uncle encourage Salva in the desert?
By giving him small goals and repeating his full name
Where did the story take place?
South Sudan, Africa
What was the purpose of the aid workers at the refugee camp?
To help and teach the refugees
Define isolated
Alone
Where does Marial tell Salva they are traveling?
East to Ethiopia
Who did Nya meet at the end of the book? How?
Salva
He was in charge of the well construction
Where do the soldiers chase the people of the camp? What are the dangers involved?
The soldiers were chasing the people towards the Gilo River. The Gilo river was between Ethiopia and Sudan. Crossing the river would be very dangerous because of the current and the crocodiles.
State a theme of ALWTW
People can survive in extreme difficult situations
perseverance
hope
resilience
Define sorrowful
Sad and showing grief
Who killed Uncle Jewiir?
Nuer men
What inspires Salva to create Water for Sudan?
His father's sickness from drinking dirty water
What does Salva do after he is forced to leave the refugee camp at Ethiopia?
Leads a group of boys to a refugee camp in Kenya
Why does Salva stop just before leaving the airport?
He realizes he is leaving his old life behind and starting a new life with a new family in America
Define juxtoposition and relate it to ALWTW
To place side by side to compare and contrast
Nya and Salva