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What are the 3 main survival factors?
For an extra 100 points give an example of each.
Help from others
Luck
Persistence
What is the name of the city in New York Salva moves to?
Rochester
"But it seemed they had all forgotten that, for Salva now had to beg for scraps, which were given grudgingly." (p.66)
To do something reluctantly. You don't really want to do it but you end up doing it with some anger.
How long were Salva and his father separated?
Who said it:
"If you went there, both sides would try to make you fight with them. You must not go." (p.106)
Salva's father
What are the two rivers Salva has to cross, and which does he cross first?
Nile 1st
Gilo 2nd
"It was the rainy season. Swollen by the rains, the Gilo's current would be merciless." (p.75)
Without mercy. Unforgiving. Difficult.
How many boys did Salva become the leader of? About how many made it safely to Kenya?
1500 and about 1200 made it safely.
Admits family is gone
Does not think his name will be on the list
Worries his new family will not accept him
Thinks he will be too late getting to his father
What are the three refugee camps Salva stays in and in what order?
Itang 1st
Kakuma 2nd
Ifo 3rd
"The first several weeks of Salva's new life were so bewildering that he was grateful for his studies." (p.98)
Something extremely confusing or puzzling
What was the name of the foundation Salva created to drill wells?
Water for Sudan
What is the article of clothing Salva's mom wears that stands out to him?
An orange headscarf
What figurative language was present when Salva returned to the bush. Explain.
Irony because he is willingly entering the bush this time
"It did not seem as if the camp could possibly hold any more, but still they kept coming: Long lines of people, some emaciated, some hurt or sick, all exhausted" (p.68)
Extremely thin from being malnourished (not getting enough to eat).
Specifically what was wrong with Salva's father? What had to happen to make him better? Did he get better?
His digestive system was riddled with guinea worms. He had to have surgery and it was successful.
Zimbabwe
How does setting impact Salva's identity?
When he is in a safe setting he is able to focus on his studies and working hard. When he is in an unsafe setting his focus is survival, being a leader and staying positive.
Setting is time & place. Salva's age at the time he is in certain settings also changes how he acts. Having to deal with so many difficult settings at such a young age shaped Salva's identity into one of a survivor and leader.
"Salva would talk to them, encourage them, coax and persuade them." (p.81)
Gently convince
Similar to persuade
Name all of Salva's siblings including his sisters.
Ring
Ariik
Kuol
Akit
Agnath