Background
Where were both characters born?
Southern Sudan
Salva loses his family because...
He must run away from the dangers of war
What was Nya's job?
Walking to collect water for her family
What happens to Nya's foot while walking to get water?
She gets a thorn in her heel.
What family member did Salva meet up with after he runs away from the war?
His uncle
What two tribes are the main characters linked to?
Nya is Nuer, Salva is Dinka
How does Salva help the people in Sudan, even though he is now in the US?
He raises money to dig wells
Why does Nya's family have to move every year?
The dry season requires them to move to a place with more water.
Salva stays in a barn for the night with his group but what happens
When he wakes up, he sees everyone has left him behind
Salva's father had a respected position within the tribe. What was it?
Judge
What country is east of Sudan?
Ethiopia
Salva's mother always wore this thing on her head.
An orange scarf
Explain what was wrong with Nya's sister.
She had a sickness caused by contaminated water
Why was Nya's village disappointed when the well was finally done?
The first water they see is muddy
Why did Nya's mother want her to take Akeer with her to the water hole?
Akeer needed to learn how to do the job too
Why was there a civil war going on in South Sudan?
The government wanted all people in South Sudan to be Muslims
When does Salva find himself becoming a leader?
When the boys are forced out of Ethiopia and must walk to another refugee camp
Why was Nya confused by the men saying that they would find water between the trees?
She couldn't actually see water and didn't understand they were going to dig for water
Salva finds a friend his age named Marial. What happens to him?
It is believed that Marial is killed by a lion during the night.
Who was the person leading the crew that was digging the well at Nya's village?
Salva
What tribe was able to follow the honeyguide to find bee hives to collect honey from?
The Jur-chol
How many brothers and sisters does Salva have?
3 brothers, 2 sisters
Why didn't Nya know that Salva was a Dinka tribe member until her brother told her?
She was used to Dinka tribe having a scar pattern on their forehead, but Salva did not have one.
How does Salva manage to get through the Akobo desert?
His uncle gives him small goals to reach
What year did Salva come to Rochester, NY?
1996