Nya
How are the “visitors” to Nya’s camp are not likely villagers from her tribe living in similar conditions as she is?
The men drove a jeep up to the camp and speak to the village chief about water. Nya stated that everyone knows the nearest water is half a day’s walk away at the pond
How long will it take Salva’s group to cross the Akobo desert?
3 Days
What was Salva going to do with his water before they left the men dying on the desert ground?
Salva was going to offer water to the dying men
Why would the visitors to Nya’s village believe that there is water halfway between the two big trees?
If there are two giant trees growing, their roots must be getting water somehow.
What made the trip across the Akobo especially difficult for Salva?
He had no shoes and was thirsty
Why did his uncle stop Salva from giving the water to the men?
His uncle stopped him because he is so young that he will need all of his water to make it through the desert.
Does Nya agree with the visitors?
She disagrees with them.
How did Salva's uncle help him get across the Akobo desert?
By saying his full name and giving him small goals during the trip
Salva’s uncle tells Salva that the village of Loun-Ariik was burned. What may have happened to Salva’s family?
They died in the fire or war when the village was attacked OR They fled into the bush and may also be separated from each other
Why does Nya disagree with the visitors?
The ground is dry and cracked (like Salva’s lips in the desert) and so she believes there is no water in the ground.
How was the woman in Salva’s group of travelers trying to help the men they came across on the desert ground?
The woman was trying to give the suffering men a little water from her own supply.
What does Salva’s uncle plan to do after reaching the refugee camp?
Salva’s uncle plans to return to Sudan to fight in the war once he brings the group to the refugee camp.
Where do Nya's village gathers for bonfires?
Nya’s village often gathers at the dig spot to have bonfires.
Why was the woman urged by the group to not help the suffering men?
The group warned her that if she chooses to help the men on the desert ground, she will also die from thirst because she will run out of water.
What happened to Salva’s uncle?
Salva’s uncle was shot by men with machetes and rifles who robbed the group.