Fill in the bank
After the argument, he wandered around the city with __________ steps, not knowing where he was going.
Aimless
A large, heavy weapon used in war, such as cannons or howitzers.
Artillery
How old does the novel say Salva is in Chapter 1?
What is the name of Salva's foundation?
Water for South Sudan.
People who live in the Northern part of Sudan follow this religion.
Muslim
Maria had a strong __________ that something big was going to happen, even though no one had told her anything.
Hunch
A thick mist or fog that reduces visibility.
Haze
What happens while Salva is in school listening to the teacher drone on with the lesson?
He hears gunshots outside his school.
What country are Nya and Salva from?
Sudan
Who wants the people of Sudan to be Muslim?
The government
The car suddenly started to __________ to the left when the driver swerved to avoid a pothole.
Veer
Shining brightly, often with a polished or new appearance.
Gleaming
What happens to Nya on her walk in Chapter 2?
She gets a thorn stuck in her foot.
What year does the book begin for Salva?
1985
Why are thee Dinka and Neur enemies?
Fighting over cows, land, and water.
The soldiers used a __________ to launch explosive shells at the enemy during the battle.
Mortar
A type of weapon used to fire explosive shells over long distances.
As Salva is forced to run into the wilderness, what thought keeps coming to his mind over and over again?
He is wondering where his family is and if he will see them again
What language does Salva learn in school?
Arabic
What is the name of Salva's Village?
Loun-Ariik
He couldn’t help but __________ when the teacher raised her hand to point at him during class.
Flinch
A public expression of disagreement or objection to something.
Protest
What tribe is Salva from?
The Dinka
What did Salva and his family make out of clay?
Cows
Who is Salva's village named after?
His grandfather