CHARACTERS
SETTINGS
PLOT
THEMES
QUOTES
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This character's story begins in 1985
Who is Salva Dut
100
Where Salva went daily, and fled from when war arrived
What is school
100
Why do we learn about Salva making clay cows, and looking forward to after school milk in the exposition of the story?
What is to show Salva's nice family life he lost because of the war
100
The largest theme, introduced in the title and in Nya's story
What is clean water is vital
100
What thoughts is Salva consumed by that he repeats in his mind over and over at the beginning of his journey?
What is "Where are we going? Where is my family? When will I see them again?"
200
This character's story begins in 2008
Who is Nya
200
Where Nya went twice, daily instead of school
What is to the pond for water
200
What purpose does Nya's brief story play in the novel
What is it shows the desperate need for clean water, and how limited lifestyles are without it.
200
This theme is supported by Salva's friendship with Marial, and his constant search for his family
What is the importance of family and friends
200
What are the words to live by that Uncle Jewiir says to Salva many times on their journey? Why does it help Salva?
What is "Bit by bit. One step at a time." He breaks down his goals so they aren't overwhelming.
300
This friend of Salva met a tragic end
Who is Marial
300
The first destination of Salva's group
What is Itang Refugee Camp, Ethiopia
300
What happens to Nya's sister that adds suspense to the story?
What is she becomes ill, but survives the journey to the doctor where she receives medicine
300
This theme is supported by Uncle Jewiir's words and guidance
What is Leadership
300
Who said, "Thank you. Thank you for bringing the water." To whom?
What is Naya, meeting Salva for the first time as he built a pump in her village
400
He helped Salva survive, and taught him to be a strong leader.
Who is Uncle Jewiir
400
This was arguably, the most difficult part of Salva's journey
What is crossing the Akobo Desert
400
What happened at Itang that made Salva realize his family was likely dead?
What is Salva followed a woman in an orange headwrap, and realized what his Uncle was trying to say.
400
This theme is the backdrop of horrors that force the citizens to run for their lives
What is war is terrifying
400
"It was hard to keep hope alive when there was so little to feed it." Explain this quote from Salva's section.
What is it is difficult to persevere, but we must always hope
500
This American family adopted Salva
Who is the Moore family
500
Salva took 3 planes to get to his new life. What were the 3 cities where he stopped along the way?
What is Nairobi, Kenya; Frankfurt, Germany; NYC, USA
500
At which point do the two main characters meet one another?
What is when Salva brings his Water for Sudan project to the Nuer in Nya's village
500
Salva and the Lost Boys, never giving up, and leading successful lives demonstrate this theme
What is perseverance and hope
500
Salva come quickly! Your name is on the list today!" Explain
What is Michael delivering the news that Salva would go to America
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