Chapter 12-13
How were the women in Nya's village helping the visitors?
Carrying and crushing stone for the well.
Why don't the women celebrate the first water from the well in Nya's village?
The water is muddy/dirty.
What is one effect that will occur when Nya's village gets water?
1. No more long walks
2. No more sickness
3. Kids can go to school
What does Salva learn about his family?
Most of his family is still alive.
How does the "boss" treat his workers?
Positive Reinforcement
or Jokes
Why was Kakuma Refugee camp a dreadful place?
It was like prison: barbed wire fences, can't leave, little food/water.
Who does Salva discover is alive in a clinic in Sudan?
Why can't Salva visit his mother?
The war is still going on.
What does water symbolize for Nya?
Life
Health
Hope
What does Michael teach Salva?
English/Volleyball
Why does it seem impossible for Salva to help his people in Sudan?
He is one person and their is war in Sudan.
Why was Salva's father sick?
What does water symbolize for Salva at this point in the story (Hint: crossing the Gilo)
Obstacle
Where are the aide workers sending the refugees?
America
How does Salva feel when he leaves the airport in New York?
Homesick
Who is the "boss" of the men working in Nya's village.
Salva
What does Salva have to become for the other "Lost Boys"?
A leader
Where in America is Salva sent?
Rochester, NY
How is life different for Salva in America?
Paved roads
Electricity in buildings
Who says "A step at a time"?
Uncle (later repeated by Salva)