Nya
How old is Nya at the start of the novel?
11
What job does Salva's father have in the village?
judge
From far off he would see her bright orange headscarf, and he would raise his arm in greeting. By the time he reached the house, she would have gone inside to get his bowl of milk ready for him. What can be inferred about Salva's Mom from this statement?
She loves Salva very much
Provide three details about the Dinka & Nuer
are rival tribes who have a long history of fighting, but they also both need access to clean water
What is the land of the Atuot (where Marial, Salva, and his uncle find themselves) known to be inhabited by?
lions
Nya's family moves to _________________ during the _______________ season
the lake camp, during the dry season
Choose the two words that best complete this statement: Salva spoke the language of his ____ tribe at home with his family, but in school he learned _____, the official language of the Sudanese government.
Dinka / Arabic
"I have talked to the others here," Uncle said. "We believe that the village of Loun-Arik was attacked and probably burned. Your family..." Uncle paused and looked away. When he looked back again, his face was solemn.
What can BEST be inferred from this passage?
Uncle believes Salva's family did not survive.
Besides being from Sudan, why were Sudanese boys in "double danger" during the war?
Men were most often forced to fight in the war.
Why is Salva's uncle seen as a leader?
he was in the army, he has a gun, and he encourages the group
How are Akeer (Nya's sister) and Salva's father similar?
They both became very sick from drinking contaminated water.
Throughout the first part of the novel, Salva is often rejected because of his...
young age.
When Nya's father tells her what is being built in the village, Nya asks: "All the children, Papa? The girls too?" (page 103) What is Nya referring to?
She wants to know if the girls will be finally able to attend school now AND she wants to know if both the boys and girls are both allowed to drink from the well, or gather water from the well.
Why do you believe Salva, a Dinka, brought wells to people who were part of the Nuer tribe?
Salva felt that no matter what tribe you were part of you should have access to water.
What gives Salva the strength to make it through the Akobo desert?
His uncle
"Nya knew from listening to the grownups that the crew leader had made many arrangements concerning the well. No one was ever to be refused water."
What can BEST be inferred from this passage?
No one is Nya's village would go without water.
What could BEST mark Salva transitioning from a boy to a man?
Uncle's death
As Salva led the boys through the desert, the text states: "It was as if Salva's family was helping him, even though they were not there" (pg 81). What answer BEST describes what this quote means?
Salva wanted to be a good leader to honor his uncle and so his family would be proud of him.
How are the refugees asked/told to leave Ethiopia?
violently AND with no warning
Why isn't there a "Salva's story" for the end of the novel?
Their stories collide and merge into one.
What is one way the well will change Nya's life?
The well will allow for Nya to attend school and get an education.
"Salva stood still inside the terminal doors for a few moments. Leaving the airport felt like leaving his old life forever. Sudan, his village, his family..."
What can BEST be inferred from this passage?
Salva felt sorrow at leaving the life he knew behind.
"It was hard to keep hope alive when there was so little to feed it." What does this quote mean?
Good things appear to be out of reach.
Why did Salva jump into the river when he had to cross?
He was going to get shot by soldiers otherwise.
How did Salva first feel about America?
He felt America was vastly different from Sudan.