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Where did Marial tell Salva they were walking to?
Ethiopia
How did Akeer get sick?
"Her sickness came from the water"
What was the worst part of the refugee's journey?
Crossing the Akobo Desert
What is the longest river in the world? The mother of all life in Sudan?
The Nile
What is Salva's full name?
Salva Mawien Dut Ariik
What happened to Salva and the other people after eating the antelope after so many weeks of near starvation?
Got sick and vomited
What does Uncle have that makes people respect his authority?
A gun
"Then the sun touched the horizon...", why did the fishermen abruptly go to their tents?
mosquitos
How did Nya feel about having to take Akeer with her to get water?
She was reluctant because she knew Akeer would slow her down.
Which part of New York did Salva go to?
Rochester
What did Nya put on her head to help her carry the container of water back home?
padded cloth doughnut
What present did the old woman from the barn give Salva for his water
A gourd
What does "emaciated" mean?
Very thin because of hunger
At the end of Chapter 8, what are they making and out of reeds?
They are making boats to cross the river with reeds.
In the Dinka language, what were the Atuot people called?
"the people of the lion"
What dangerous animal lurks in the river
Crocodiles
What sport does Salva learn to play at the camp
Volleyball
What was the name of the foreign aid worker Salva befriended at the camp
Michael
What drink did Salva ask for on the airplane
Coca cola
How old was Salva at the start of the book
11
How old was Salva before he left Ethiopia
17 years
There are is a war happening during this book, who is war between
Rebels vs. Government
What does frigid mean
cold