Setting
Where does Nya's story take place?
Sudan
Which character's story happens during a time of peace?
Nya
What type of war takes place in Salva's story?
Civil war
What does Nya do every day?
Walks half a day to the pond for water.
How does Salva feel about being able to attend school?
Lucky
Where does Marial tell Salva the group is going?
Ethiopia
Which character's story takes place during the war?
Salva
What is the main cause of the Dinka/Nuer war?
Nya's village does not have what?
Clean water
Where does Salva's teacher tell the boys to run?
Into the bush.
Uncle is killed when the group is on their way to what refugee camp?
Itang refugee camp
Who wears an orange headscarf?
Salva's mother
What is the cause for Sudan's civil war?
Who, in Nya's family, gets sick from drinking dirty water?
Nya's little sister, Akeer.
How does Salva recognize Dinka and Nuer people?
Scarring on the forehead.
What river is infested with crocodiles?
Gilo River
Who is the chief of Nya's village?
Nya's uncle
As a result of the war, a group of refugees is created. They are known as the what?
The Lost Boys of Sudan
Why did the visitors come to Nya's village?
They want to help bring clean water to the village.
What is Salva's main motivation to never give up?
His family
Where does Salva get placed in the US?
Rochester, NY.
Who discovers the beehive, and in turn, honey for Salva's group?
Buksa
How many civilians were killed in the war?
About 2 million
Who is the leader of the water-operation in Nya's village?
Salva
What is a symbol of wealth in Salva's village?
Cattle