Who's Who?
A young Dinka tribe member concerned with finding his family during the 1985 Civil War in Southern Sudan.
Who is Salva
Defined as: A community of people united by customs, traditions, or leaders
What is a tribe
This event causes Salva to be separated from his family
What is gunfire/explosions outside of the school as rebels attacked
The year in which Nya's story is mainly set in
When is 2008
A young Nuer tribe member who spends her days navigating the harsh environment of Southern Sudan to get water for her family.
Who is Nya
Defined as: Sheer fear
What is terror
When Nya is not living in the village area, this is where her family relocates to for 5 months out of the year.
What is the lake camp
The language that Salva was learning in school
What is Arabic
Another young Dinka tribe member who travels with Salva. He unfortunately disappears, and we can infer he was killed by a lion.
Who is Marial
Defined as: To be covered or hidden
What is shrouded
This is how Salva is able to identify other Dinka tribe members during is journey as a refugee.
What are scar patterns
The age that both Nya and Salva when their stories are occuring.
What is 11 years old
A boy from the Jur-Chol tribe who helps Salva find the beehive.
Who is Buksa
Defined as: Large weapons that are operated by a crew of people
What is artillery
SUPRISE!!
The number of chapters in the book.
What is 18
Salva was given this to eat by the older woman who found him alone in the barn
What are peanuts
One of Salva's extended family members who served in Sudan's army. He is looked upon as a leader in a group of traveling refugees.
Who is Uncle Jewiir
Defined as: Very serious or formal
What is solemn
Eating this makes Salva and other refugees violently ill.
What is antelope or topi
The name of Nya's sister that she is instructed to bring with her the next time she fetches water.
Who is Akeer