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100

Who's story takes place in 2008?

Who is Salva?
100

In what country does A Long Walk to Water mostly take place?

What is Sudan

100

What is Salva doing when the war reaches his village?

What is, he is at school?

100

What does the word “refugee” mean in the story?

A person forced to leave their home because of danger

100

How many times a day does Nya usually walk to get water?

What is, 2 times?

200

Who walks for water?

Nya?

200

What natural obstacle makes Nya’s daily journey for water difficult?

 What is the long distance to the pond?

200

Why does Nya’s family move their camp in Chapter 1?

What is, to be closer to the water pond?

200

What does the word "scarce" mean?

What is hard to find, or "not enough"?

200

What do the refugees use to scare animals away at night?

What is, fire?

300

Which family member does Salva become separated from during the attack on his village?

His family (parents and siblings)

300

What desert must Salva cross during his journey?

What is The Akobo Desert?

300

What is the name of the bird from chapter 4 that the Jur-chol followed the sounds of?

What is, the honey guide?

300

What does perseverance mean in the story?

What is moving forward even though the journey may be hard? 

300

Why is water from the pond still unsafe even after a long walk?

What is, it is not clean and dirty?

400

Which family member does Salva become separated from during the attack on his village?

Who is Uncle Jewiir?

400

Why is the Gilo River dangerous for Salva and the other refugees?

What is, it is filled with crocodiles?

400

What is the name of Nya's tribe?

What is, the Nuer?
400

What does "gaunt" (describing a person) mean?

What is, very thin and weak? 
400

Why do the boys walk in a single line through the desert?

What is, to follow footprints and avoid getting lost

500

What shape are the Dinka's face scars?

What are V shaped scars?

500

How does the environment (heat, lack of water, animals) affect Salva’s journey?

What is, it makes survival difficult and causes many people to become sick or die? 

500

What major loss does Salva experience in Chapter 10?

What is, his uncle Jewiir is killed?

500

What does "perilous" mean in the story?

What is, extremely dangerous?
500

How many shots were killed Uncle Jewiir?

What is, 3 shots?

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