Getting to His New Family
What did the staff on the plane ask him?
Would you like a drink?
Which family member did he find walking in the desert?
His uncle.
Why did the kids run into the bush?
They heard gun shots.
What was the name of the river the crossed before getting to the first refugee camp?
The Nile river
Where did Nya go when the dry season came and all the water in the village dried up?
A camp that was a three day walk from her village.
What did Salva worry about when he was on the plane?
He worried about if his new family won't be there, what if they changed there minds, and what if they don't like me.
What did his family member do before he met Salva?
He fought in the war.
What did Salva's dad bring home as treats for them?
Mangoes
What where the names of the refugee camps?
Kakuma and Ifo
Was Salva from the Nuer or Dinka tribe?
Dinka
What happened to Salva when he landed in Frankfurt?
He got thrown forward in his seat.
Who became his best friend (what was his name)?
Marial.
Where was Salva in the start of the book?
School!
Why did the kid holding on to Salva let go?
He was shot with a gun.
What was the temperature of Rochester New York.
Freezing/very cold
What did his new family give him when he got to them?
A big puffy jacket, a hat, a scarf, and gloves.
How did his best friend die?
He was taken away by a lion.
What did his mother give him when he got home?
A bowl of milk.
What was the name of the aid worker that became friends with Salva?
Michael.
What else was there talk about building in her village?
A school and a first aid house.
Where were the places his flights landed (There were Three)?
Frankfurt, New York City, and Rochester.
How did his family member die?
He got shot by the Rebles
What would his brothers challenge him to?
Who can make the most and best cows out of clay.
What is the name of the river when they were getting forced to leave the 1st refugee camp and what was the animal it had the most of?
The Gilo River and crocodiles.
What was the hole they were digging in the village for?
It was for a water hole so they didn't have to walk so long to get water everyday.