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What tribe is Nya from?

Nuer

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Who gets sick from eating the topi too fast?

Salva and half of the walking group.

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What country is this story set in?

Sudan (South Sudan)

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"Going was easy. Going, the big plastic container held only air."

Nya (Chapter 1, page 1)

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What continent is Sudan part of? 

Africa

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What tribe is Salva from?

Dinka

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Who is missing/hurt at the end of chapter 6?

Marial

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Where is Salva when the fighting breaks out?

Salva is at school. 

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"Go quickly, all of you. Into the bush. Do you hear me?"

Salva's teacher at his school (Chapter 1, page 6)

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What insects sting Salva, Buksa, and the rest of the group?

Bees

300

This word means "with great care and caution"

Gingerly

300

What is Salva's Uncle's name?

Uncle Jewiir

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Where is Nya when she has to collect water by digging a hole in the clay lake bed? 

The dry season lake camp.

300

"You are not a man yet. Don't be in such a hurry!"

Rebel soldier who lifted Salva's chin with his gun (Chapter 2, page 12)

300

What did Nya step on that she had to pull out of her foot?

Thorns/a thorn

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Type of antelope native to Sudan

Topi

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What is Nya's older brother's name? (Hint: Chapter 6)

Dep

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Where is the group walking towards?

They are walking east, towards Ethiopia.

400

"Hey! That was my hand you stepped on!"

Marial (Chapter 5, page 29)

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Where was Salva when he woke up and discovered his walking group had left him behind?

Salva was in a barn.

500

Who are the Atuot people?

Those who live in the area of land occupied by lions.

500

Who is the Jur-chol boy who helps Salva find the honey? 

Buksa

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What village is Salva from?

Loun-Ariik

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"Salva, you have teeth! You are supposed to use them when you eat!"

Uncle Jewiir (Chapter 6, page 36)

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What job did Salva's dad have that made him a respected person in their village?

Salva's dad was a judge.