Nya
What is Nya's role in her family?
Getting water from the pond
What is the name of Salva's tribe?
Dinka
Why does Salva think he got left behind by his group?
He thinks they left him for being a child -- more work to take care of and useless.
How does Nya carry the water container?
She holds it on her head.
What language does Salva have to learn at school?
Arabic
Why is there a war?
The government in the north wants everyone to follow their religion.
What is the setting (place and time) of Nya's story?
2008 in southern Sudan
What is the setting (place and time) of Salva's story?
Southern Sudan in 1985
Who did the rebel soldiers force to go with them?
The men
How old is Nya in her story?
11 years old
How old is Salva in his story?
11 years old
Why does the old woman say she needs to leave at the end of the chapter 3?
The pond water has dried up.