Skills
What is a theme?
A theme is a universal message or lesson to the reader in a text.
What does the word reveal mean?
To show or display.
How does the setting affect Nya in ALWTW?
Nya lives in an area where there is not a lot of water and must travel many hours every day to get it for her family. She is not able to do anything else because it takes up most of her time.
How did Salva's uncle help Salva continue after he stubbed his toe in the desert?
Salva's uncle used his full name to push and motivate him to keep walking. It reminded Salva of his family.
What year did Salva's story take place?
1985.
What is setting?
Setting is where the story takes place.
What does it mean to summarize?
Summarizing means being able to explain the main or key points.
What does the following quote in chapter 12 reveal about Salva’s thoughts?
“He felt as though he were standing on the edge of a giant hole--a hole filled with the black despair of nothingness.”
Salva is feeling extremely afraid and along after losing his family.
When the well is installed in Nya's village, she realizes in the beginning it is still not safe to drink. How does Nya feel and what must she do?
Nya now must continue to go fetch water and is feeling annoyed/disappointed.
What year did Nya's story take place?
2009.
What is central idea?
Refers to what the text is mainly about. The central idea is the “big point” or the most important idea that the writer is communicating to the reader.
What does the word solemn mean?
To be serious.
What is the major turning point for Salva towards the end of the book? The event that changes his life forever?
Salva has the opportunity to go to Rochester, New York.
When Salva reached the fishing village in chapter 8, how did the residents treat his group?
They did not want to share food or housing. They gave Salva's uncle food because he had a gun.
How many years did it take for Salva to see his father again?
20 years.
What is plot?
Plot is the overall story or what the story is about. It is the collection of events in the order that happens during a story.
What does the word contribute mean?
To give or add to in order to provide something.
What is one of the negative effects of drinking the water in Sudan?
The water is contaminated and it can cause illness.
Why is Nya's mother afraid of living at the camp?
The Dinka may attack the Nuer at any time.
How many Lost Boys was Salva in charge of?
1,500.
What is perspective?
Perspective is a character’s experience of events. A character’s perspective can change based on their personal feelings and experiences.
What does the word overall mean?
It means to look at everything as a whole.
Who is Nya's younger sister? What must Nya teach her?
Nya must teach Akeer how to get water from the pond.
What does chapter 1 contribute to the rest of the plot?
It introduces the characters and setting of the text.
How old was Salva when he escaped Sudan to go to America?
21.