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What tribe was Salva’s family a part of?
Dinka
Why does Salva have to run out of school in Chapter One?
The war has broken out in his village.
In Chapter 3, why must the old woman move on from her farm?
It is almost the dry season and the fighting is getting closer.
What was the name of the tribe that Salva’s family is NOT a part of?
Nuer, Jur-chol
In Chapter 3, why can’t the old woman take Salva with her when she leaves her farm?
It would be more dangerous for her to travel with Salva.
What family member does Salva finally find when he is traveling in Chapter 5/6?
His uncle.
What tribe is the enemy of the Dinka?
The Neur
Where does Marial tell Salva they are traveling?
Ethiopia
What is wrong with Nya's little sister, Akeer?
She is sick: stomach virus (vomiting, diarrhea)
What happens to Salva’s friend Marial?
He is killed by a lion.
What are the rebels of Southern Sudan fighting against the government about?
The government wants everyone to be Muslim, and the rebels believe everyone should have freedom of religion.
What animal is associated with the Atuot tribe?
Lion
Why doesn't Nya's family live at the lake year round?
They cannot live at the lake year round because of the fighting between the two tribes (Nuer and Dinka).
What other tribe is Salva’s group (the Dinka) traveling with?
The Jur-chol tribe.
What did the group find to make them think that Marial was eaten by a lion?
Drops of blood near the camp.
What is the first source of food Salva’s group encounters?
Honeycomb (Beehive)
Why does Salva's uncle have a gun?
What river does Salva's tribe have to cross to get to Ethiopia?
The Nile
How many days will it take Salva's group to cross the river?
Two days.
How can you recognize another Dinka?
The scar patterns on their head.