Ch 5
Why does Nya’s family move to the lake during part of the year?
Their pond dries up, so they move closer to the lake to find water.
Why does Nya have to take Akeer with her to the pond?
Her mother wants Akeer to begin learning how to collect water because it is an important responsibility in their family.
Steps
Strides
What does the prefix re- mean in the word reconsider?
AGAIN
Identify the nouns:
The scientist examined the mysterious artifact.
scientist and artifact
Why is Nya’s mother afraid when the men go hunting?
She is afraid they could encounter Dinka men and be injured or killed.
Why can't Nya's family simply live near the lake all year?
The Nuer and Dinka tribes fight over the land around the lake, making it dangerous to stay there year-round.
How many times a day does Nya make the trip to the pond?
Twice
Cautiously and carefully
Gingerly
What does the suffix -less mean in the word careless?
Without
What type of noun is Arizona?
Proper
How is Uncle Jewiir able to help Salva’s group?
He has military experience and a gun, and the group looks to him as a leader.
Why does Salva become worried when Marial tells him they are going to Ethiopia?
Salva worries that traveling to another country will make it even harder for his family to find him.
Why do some of the men initially not want Salva to join their group?
They believe he is too young, will slow them down, and will require food they can barely afford to share.
Things that someone does time and time again that shows who they really are
Habits of character
What is the base word in disagreement?
Agree
Which word is the verb?
The scientist carefully observed the reaction.
Observed
What does Uncle Jewiir do that provides food for the group?
He shoots an antelope.
Why is the area called the land of the “people of the lion”?
The people believe that when members of the Aruot tribe die, they return as lions.
Why do the men eventually agree to take Salva with them?
One man points out that Salva is Dinka, meaning he is one of them and should be helped.
Full of life, smell, and taste
Luscious
What does the prefix anti- mean in the word antibacterial?
Against
Identify the two adjectives:
The tired, hungry students entered the cafeteria.
Tired
Hungry
What happens to Marial at the end of Chapter 6?
BONUS: What can we infer?
Marial disappears during the night while the group is traveling through the land where lions live.
We can infer that Marial got eaten by lions
Who is Marial, and what does Salva have in common with him?
Marial is another boy traveling with the group. Like Salva, he has been separated from his family and does not know where they are.
Who does Salva begin walking with, and what tribe is he from?
Buksa, who is from the Jur-chol tribe.
Safe space
Haven
Write a word with BOTH a prefix and Suffix
Answers will vary.
Example:
Reenactment
Misunderstanding
Identify the adverb:
The girl quickly finished her homework.
Quickly
How does Uncle Jewiir change Salva’s situation?
Salva finally has a family member with him again, and Uncle Jewiir provides protection, leadership, and reassurance.