Salva
When does Salva's story take place?
Salva's story took place in 1985.
What is Nya's sisters name?
Her sister is Akeer.
What happened before he was killed?
He was tied to a tree and his group got robbed.
How could Salva tell that the Old Woman was apart of his tribe?
He could tell because of the tribe marks on her forehead.
What did Marial get attacked by?
He got killed by a lion.
How old is Salva in chapter 1?
Salva is 11 years old.
How long is the routine that Nya does to get water every year?
7 months in a year.
What made Salva feel safe around Uncle Jewiir?
He had a gun and he could protect him and the group as well as hunt for food.
What did the Old Woman offer Salva?
He offered shelter, peanuts, and water for Salva.
How did Salva meet him?
Salva met Marial by accidentally stepping on his hand.
Where was Salva when his group left him in chapter 2?
He was in a barn sleeping.
Why does Nya's mother not like the Lake Camp?
Because she is scared that they would get attacked by Dinka tribesmen. Speciffically the men in the family that hunt.
What did the men use to kill him? (Specific)
They used Uncle's own gun.
Why did the Old Woman leave Salva?
She left him because the lake dried up and she needed new water but the journey to get it was too dangerous for him.
Why did Marial and Salva connect instantly?
They connected because they both were searching for their families.
Why did the soldier approach Salva?
Because Salva was heading to the man's group instead of the woman's and children's.
Why would Salva and Nya not be able to be friends if their stories were taken in the same timeline?
Because Nya and Salva's tribes were rivals.
What did he say to Salva that made Salva upset?
He told him that he would bring him to the Itang refugee camp and then leave for war, leaving Salva alone.
What were the chores she let Salva do?
She let him get firewood and water to stay there.
What is something Marial said that made Salva feel guilty after he was gone?
He said to Salva before he died that they were going to Ethiopia and Salva told him he was wrong. But Uncle later proved that they were going to Ethiopia which made him feel guilty inside.
Who did Salva bond with when walking?
Salva bonded with Buksa.
How many siblings does Nya have?
Nya has 3 siblings, her little sister Akeer, her big brother Dep, and her baby brother.
Was Salva Uncle Jewiir's only Nephew/Niece?
No, Salva has older brothers.
What did Salva call the Old Woman when he first met her?
He called her Auntie because she was an older woman.
What did Marial have in common with Salva?
They were the same age, same height, and were both searching for their families.