An event that is having a negative effect on Salva's life right now
What is the Civil War?
100
Salva was scared to death of the gunshots that he heard while inside the school. What can you infer about his character?
He has never experienced violence before.
100
Nya's tribe stays away from the lake when the Dinka tribe is there. What inferences can you make here?
They are in conflict.
200
The year Nya's Story takes place in at the beginning of the book
What is 2008?
200
The year Salva's Story takes place in at the beginning
What is 1985?
200
The reason for the Civil War
What is Religion (Islam), Government trying to make everyone Muslim
200
Nya got a thorn stuck in her foot on her journey, but dug it out and kept walking. What can you infer about what kind of person she is?
She is determined, hardcore, etc.
200
Both Dinka boys, Salva and Marial, are separated from their families. What kind of inference can you make about the time they are living in?
A lot of people from the Dinka tribe are missing their families in this time.
300
The name of Nya's Tribe
What is Nuer?
300
The name of Salva's Tribe
What is Dinka?
300
Something that is scarce (hard to get) in Nya's Story
What is Water?
300
Salva recognized the person as Dinka because of the scars on their face. This person cared for him and helped him on his journey. What can you infer about Dinka culture from this fact?
Dinka use the scars to recognize each othe; they care about those in the same tribe as them.
300
Salva and Marial didn't even mind the bee stings that they got from the honey. What can you infer about this situation.
That the honey tasted good. It is a rare thing to eat, especially in this time.
400
The name of Nya's younger sister
Who is Akeer?
400
The name of a friend that Salva made
Who is Buksa or Marial?
400
The name for the tribe Buksa is from
What is Jur-Chol?
400
Nya's mom tells her to take her younger sister Akeer with her on her journey to get water one day. After protesting, Nya is obedient and takes her sister. What can you infer from this quote about culture?
It is important to be obedient to your parents; it is important for young people to begin learning their responsibilities early.
400
When Salva heard the person's voice, turned around and saw them, his face showed amazement and his mouth dropped open. Make an inference!
It's someone he recognizes.
500
Nya's primary responsibility
What is carrying water in a desert twice a day?
500
Salva's primary motivation
What is finding his family?
500
These two tribes are constantly in conflict over water
Who are the Nuer and Dinka?
500
Both Nya and Salva are combatting adversity for the sake of their families. What can you infer about family in their culture?
Family is the most important thing in life/culture
500
In the beginning, the place that the "Lost Boys" were fleeing to from the war