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What is the name of the female main character?
Nya
Finish the quote: "With the water balanced on her ______________ and her foot still sore from the thorn, Nya knew that going home would take longer than coming had."
head
Which family member did Salva reunite with in the land of the Atuot people?
His Uncle Jewiir
How did Uncle help Salva make it through the desert?
He gave him small goals to accomplish. OR
He had him focus on one thing at a time.
How can you tell if a person is Nuer or Dinka just by looking at them?
By looking at the markings/ scar patterns on their face
What is the FULL name of the male main character?
Salva Mawien Dut Ariik
Where did Salva sleep the night after the attack?
In a barn
What is the longest river in the world and mother of all life in Sudan?
The Nile River
How did Uncle die?
He was shot by Nuer soldiers
Why didn't Salva's sisters go to school?
they were girls
Where was Salva at the beginning of the story and what was he doing?
He was daydreaming in school.
What happens when Salva wakes up in the barn?
He realizes everyone has left without him.
What nice memory of his father does Salva have?
Riding a bike with mangoes in the wheels
Ethiopia
What did Salva learn from Michael aid worker?
How to read English and play volleyball
Fill in the blank: "Don't run home. They will be going to the villages. Stay away from the villages. Run into the _____________," said Salva's teacher.
bush
What does the old woman (auntie) give Salva?
Peanuts and a gourd for drinking
What were the canoes used to cross the Nile River made of?
papyrus/ reeds
What name was given to the group of boys that Salva led?
The Lost Boys of Sudan
How did Salva learn that his father might still be alive?
He got an email from his cousin.
Who was Salva's village named after?
His grandfather
What is the name of Salva's friend?
Marial
Crossing the _____________ Desert was the most difficult part of Salva's journey.
Akobo
How long had it been since Salva saw his father?
19 years
What is the main theme of A Long Walk to Water?
Never give up
Don't lose hope
With hard work, you can overcome your problems