Vocabulary
a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
community (if you say tribe I'll take it)
What is Nya collecting?
Water
What gets stuck in Nya's foot?
A thorn
What does Nya accomplish in this chapter?
She reaches the pond and fills her container with water - although it is dirty
What does POV stand for?
Point of view.
Resist or act out; to go against
Rebel
What is the time period that the story takes place?
2008 and 1985
Who is Salva looking for?
His family
Who does Salva meet?
An older woman from the Dinka tribe
Which POV is the story written in? (1st, 2nd or 3rd)
3rd person POV
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war,
refugee
What is Salva's tribe?
Dinka
What are the issues for which the rebels are fighting the government?
The issues for which the rebels are fighting the government is that the government wants all of the south to become Muslim. The people didn't agree with the government hence why there was a war.
What does the woman tell Salva?
That she is leaving and Salva can no longer stay with her.
What is Nya's POV/outlook on life?
Resilient, determined, hopeful, persistent
able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
resilient
What is the setting like where Nya is?
Hot, dry, desert area, thorns
How does Chapter 2 end?
Salva is left all alone in a barn.
How does Chapter 3 end?
What is Salva's POV/outlook on life?
Scared, alone, hopeless, desperate, vulnerable
repetitive and unchanging; boring
monotonous
Why can't Salva go to school for the entire year?
He has to help his family herd cattle.
What village is Salva from?
Loun-Ariik
Why are the Dinka and Nuer tribes at war?
They are fighting over land - land that has more access to water
How is ALWTW written? What is different about the narration?
Dual/multiple POV - switches between Nya and Salva.