Nya
How old was Nya in the beginning of the book?
Tall for her eleven years
How many trips did Nya make to the pond for water each day?
Two.
How old was Salva when war came to his village?
Eleven
What did Salva call the old woman who lived in the house, where he slept in the barn?
"Auntie"
What was the worse part of the refugee's journey?
Crossing the desert.
What was the official language of the Sudanese government?
Arabic Language
How long did Nya's family live at the big lake?
5 months, during the dry season
How many brothers and sisters did Salva have?
Salva had three brothers and two sisters.
Who did Salva meet while searching the camp for his family? He stepped on his hand.
Marial
What do the strangers in the jeep discuss with Nya's uncle and the other villagers?
Water.
How old was Nya's younger sister Akeer?
Five
What did Nya like about the lake camp?
She did not have to travel to the pond.
Why were the rebels fighting against the government?
The people in the south were of different religions and did not want to be forced to practice Islam. They fought against the north.
How was Marial killed?
A lion attacked him.
What was Salva's full name?
Salva Mawien Dut Ariik
Why did Nya's mother want her to take Akeer with her to collect water?
She had to learn.
What did Nya's mother hate about the lake camp?
They had no house and had to sleep in makeshift shelters. they could not bring their things, afraid of fighting with the Dinka.
What happened in the morning after Salva slept in the barn with the other villagers from Loun-Ariik?
They left without him.
When the sun touched the horizon, why did the fishermen abruptly go to their tents?
The mosquitoes arose.
What is the name of the desert they crossed?
Akobo Desert
How did Akeer get sick?
Her sickness came from the water.
What were the symptoms of Akeer illness?
Cramps, stomach ache, diarrhea, sometimes fever.
What is the longest river in the world? The mother of all life in Sudan?
The Nile River
Where did Uncle say he was going after he took Salva to the Refugee camp?
Back to fight in the war.
How many people died trying to cross the Nile river on their way to Ethiopia?
Zero.