MISC
This character's story begins in 1985
Who is Salva Dut
Where Salva went daily, and fled from when war arrived
What is school?
Why we learn about Salva making clay cows, and looking forward to after school milk in the exposition of the story.
What is to show Salva's nice family life he lost because of the war?
This theme deals with the idea that one must work hard to overcome obstacles, such as Nya's task of gathering water with her sister.
What is struggle?
What thought is Salva consumed by that he repeats in his mind over and over at the beginning of his journey?
What is "Where are we going? Where is my family? When will I see them again?"
This character's story begins in 2008
Who is Nya
Where Nya went twice, daily instead of school
What is to the pond for water?
The purpose Nya's brief story plays in the novel
What is it shows the desperate need for clean water, and how limited lifestyles are without it (third world countries)?
This theme is supported by Salva's walk to refugee camps and Nya's trips to get water.
What is journey?
What are the words to live by that Uncle Jewiir says to Salva many times on their journey? Why does it help Salva?
What is "Bit by bit. One step at a time." He breaks down his goals so they aren't overwhelming.
This friend of Salva met a tragic end
Who is Marial
The first destination of Salva's group
What is Itang Refugee Camp, Ethiopia?
What happens to Nya's sister that adds suspense to the story?
What is she becomes ill, but survives the journey to the doctor where she receives medicine?
This theme is supported by Uncle Jewiir's words and guidance
What is perseverance?
Who said, "Thank you. Thank you for bringing the water." To whom?
What is Naya, meeting Salva for the first time as he built a pump in her village
He helped Salva survive, and taught him to be a strong leader.
Who is Uncle Jewiir
This was arguably, the most difficult part of Salva's journey
What is crossing the Akobo Desert?
What happened at Itang that made Salva realize his family was likely dead?
What is Salva followed a woman in an orange headwrap, and realized what his Uncle was trying to say?
This theme is the backdrop of horrors and violence.
What is conflict?
"It was hard to keep hope alive when there was so little to feed it." Explain this quote from Salva's section.
What is it is difficult to persevere, but we must always hope
This American family adopted Salva
Who is the Moore family
Salva took 3 planes to get to his new life. What were the 3 cities where he stopped along the way?
What is Nairobi, Kenya; Frankfurt, Germany; NYC, USA?
At which point do the two main characters meet one another?
What is when Salva brings his Water for Sudan project to the Nuer in Nya's village?
Salva and the Lost Boys, never giving up, and leading successful lives demonstrate this theme.
What is perseverance and hope?
"Salva come quickly! Your name is on the list today!" Explain
What is Michael delivering the news that Salva would go to America