ch 8
What did nya's sickness come from?
dirty water
"Salva's shoes stood no chance against the hot stony desert ground." What does this mean?
Salva's shoes were destroyed by the scorching, rocky ground.
What are the chief and the strangers deciding in Nya's chapter?
They are trying to find the spot where they will find water.
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Forced to leave
displaced
Why did uncle get special privileges?
he had a gun and was a leader
How is Nya different from most of the children?
Nya is shy, so she does not run to meet the visitors.
"Nya shook her head. What were they talking about? It was there, between the two trees, that the village sometimes gathered to sing and talk around a big fire. There wasn't a single drop of water on that spot, unless it was raining" (Park 57-58). According to Nya's thoughts, how does she feel about the idea of finding water between the two trees?
She feels doubtful.
make or bring into being
generate
Short guns used for firing shells(technically called bombs) at high angles
Mortars
What insect attacked salva?
mosquitoes
How does Uncle motivate Salva to keep going?
Uncle uses Salva's full name to remind him of his family and his village, and Uncle gives Salva small goals to reach during his journey.
Uncle Jewiir discourages Salva from sharing his water with the dying people because...
Uncle is concerned about Salva's survival.
A place of safety or refuge
haven
dried without heat or extremely thirsty
parched
What special treat did salva think about his father bringing home?
mangoes
"As the jeep drove up, most of the children ran to meet it." What does this show about how the children feel about the visitors?(NYA'S SECTION)
The children are excited and curious about them
Salva and the group are traveling to...
the Itang refugee camp in Ethiopia.
Determined to do something and refuses to give up,even if what they are doing is unpleasant or cruel
relentless
continually under threat/extremely disturbing
In this chapter, what was the moment that made Salva feel that this was all too much for him?
When Salva stubs his toe on a rock, he reaches his breaking point, and he begins to cry.
Uncle was planning to take salva where and uncle would go do what?
salva- refugee camp
uncle- go back to fight in sudan war
Traits that help us succeed in life and school
Habits of character
Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
objective