Water
How do they get across the Nile River?
They build boats out of trees and other natural material.
In Ch. 6 what do we find out about Nya and the family?
Nya has to walk miles each day.
Who says Salva's name?
His UNC
to walk or move unsteadily
staggered
A very large quantity
abundance
Why do the men give the uncle food and help without being prompted to?
He has a rifle
What is her family struggling to decide?
Whether or not they will bring her to the clinic or keep her home.
What is still not comforting to Salva about finding the uncle?
He also does not know where the family is.
serving as a temporary substitute
makeshift
in an unwilling and hesitant way
reluctantly
How does Salva use motivation to keep going?
He follows his uncle's advice or setting small and attainable goals.
What made Nya's sister sick?
The contaminated water.
Why do they get sick from eating a big meal in chapter 6?
their body rejected the food due to starving
strongly attracted and interested
Fascinated
lacking in variety or interest
monotonous
How is the water situation in Sudan, different from our world in America?
We have clean drinking water accessible
Why is Nya's mother worried about the water situation?
if they boil it, there will be none left to drink
Why does Salva keep his uncle in sight?
he feels safe with them
not cheerful/ serious
solemn
in a cheerful or lighthearted way
Gaily
Why does the author mention details of illness, lack of water, and the lions?
To show us how dangerous and bad life can be in Sudan.
Why did the fishermen go into their tents at night?
The mosquitoes
What happens to Salva's friend Marial?
He gets eaten by a lion.
suffer painfully
endured
what is the definition of insanity?
doing the same things over and over again, while expecting a different result