Salva
Salva is ___ years old.
11 years old
Nya is __ years old.
11 years old
Why should Salva not share his water?
He will not have enough for himself ("useless").
Why does Salva's teacher want everyone to run to the bush?
rebels are coming!
What is scarce?
water
Who is Marial?
Salva's friend
Nya spends __ (time) for ONE trip of water.
half the day
What would make a trip hard for Akeer?
She is weak and in pain (stomach/diahrrea).
Which African country are Nya and Salva from?
Sudan (East coast, next to Ethiopia)
Weather/Climate
hot, dry, desert-like
Why does the group not want Salva to travel with them?
He will slow them down/another mouth to feed.
Why does Nya's mom not like living close to the lake?
They do not have a house or supplies.
What tells the reader Marial is sad without his family?
Text says: "Salva heard the sigh all the way to his heart."
What do people want to do in Nya's village?
They want to drill a well for water.
tension between 2 tribes
war/unrest/fighting
How does loosing Marial make Salva feel?
sad, scared
What tribe is Nya from?
Nuer
Why does uncle call Salva by his full name?
To give him hope; remind him of his family, heritage.
What are the travelers told after crossing the Nile?
To bring a lot of water because they will be in the desert.
the desert seemed ___
relentless, endless
What did Salva's 2 sisters do instead of going to school?
They had to stay home to learn from their mother how to "keep house."
Why is Nya's mother so afraid?
Nya's mom fears that the father and brother will get attacked by the Dinka tribe.
"Something evil in their laughter"- what does this tell the reader?
Men take pleasure in evil things
What does Salva's uncle want to do when they reach the refugee camp?
return to Sudan to fight in the war
___ is the food that people feasted on.
honey!