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How old was Salva Dut when he was separated from his family by war?
Eleven
When was Linda Sue Park born?
1960
Name the major water resource that runs through the city of Bor?
The White Nile
What language do the Nuer speak?
Eastern Sudanic language of the Nilo-Saharan language family.
What type of religion do the Dinka follow?
MONOTHEISTIC
During what time setting is Nya’s story written?
2008
What medal did Linda Sue Park win in 2002?
Newbery Medal Winner
Identify the country located directly south of South Sudan. (South is down!)
Uganda
The Nuer pray and sacrifice to a spirit associated with what?
THE SKY BUT ALSO THE AIR
What are 2 crafts or hobbies the Dinka perform?
Dinka men make spears and fishing hooks. Women make clay cooking pots using a coiling technique. Dinka women also weave baskets and sleeping mats.
During what time setting is Salva Dut's story written?
1985
What is Linda Sue Park the founder and curator of?
ALLIDA BOOKS, AN IMPRINT OF HARPERCOLLINS
What oceans surround Africa?
Atlantic and Indian Ocean
What kind of land do Nuer people live on?
The Marsh and Savanna
True or false: Dinka are one of the smallest ethnic groups in the Republic of Sudan
FALSE
How was the author inspired to write A Long Walk to Water?
SALVA DUT AND LEARNING ABOUT HIS LIFE’S WORK WHICH IS PROVIDING WATER WELLS FOR VILLAGES IN SOUTH SUDAN WHO HAVE NEVER HAD CLEAN DRINKING WATER.
What college did Linda Sue Park go to?
Stanford University
Based on how close South Sudan is to the equator, is it hot or cold in South Sudan?
Hot
What animals do they raise?
Cattle (cows)
Why have large numbers of Dinka have migrated?
The Civil War
Who was the person who sat to the right of Linda Sue Park in the video?
Salva Dut
Name one library Linda Sue Park went to a lot.
Park Forest Public Library, Clapham Library, Brooklyn Public Library, Brighton Memorial Library
What county is north of South Sudan? (North is up!)
Sudan
Where do they live during the rainy season?
permanent villages built on the higher ground
When do their celebrations take place?
Autumn (the Fall)