Nya's walks
How many times did she walk to get water each day?
2 times
Was the Drill where they usually gather around a fire?
Yes
How do Salva and Nya relate when it comes to trying not to be useless to their communities?
They both try to do something extra like getting water or not complaining in gruesome conditions.
What did she like about the lake?
She liked that she didn't have to make two long trips that tooks hours on end.
How old is Akeer?
5 years old
How long did it take to get water?
from morning to lunch 6-9 hours estimated.
What was the Mining drill in between?
Two trees.
Do they ever meet in the story?
Yes
What was her Dad's name?
Dep
Is Akeer a boy or a girl?
He is a boy
In what condition was the water that she got from the pond?
Unhealthy and muddy
What was the name of the person who helped Nya get healthy water?
Salva
What company was helping Nya and who was the leader of it all?
Water for Sudan Inc and Salva is the leader
Why was his mother afraid when Nya's dad and older brother went out to hunt?
She was afraid that Dinka would kill them.
How does Nya take gourds of water back home?
She balances the gourd on her head and walks.
What was the worst thing about the walks for Nya?
She had a lot of problems with her foot hurting, cactus, and the blazing heat.
Why did Nya frown when she saw the first spray of water from the hole?
Because it was still unclean.
Is Nya a real Character, is Salva a real Character?
Nya technically isn't a real person. Salva is a real person.
How long have Nya's family been going to the lake?
For generations.
What was the name of the place that Marial died?
The Atuot region
What happened to Akeer when she had some of Nya's water?
She had to go to the hospital to get proper hydration and to get better.
What did her dad and the worker clear the land to build?
To build a school.
What trait is most prominent in both Nya and Salva?
Perseverance.
Why does Nya describe her dad and older brother being alive after hunting "Lucky" ?
Because every time they went out they had a chance of Running into Dinka.
What would Salva and his group feast on in chapter 4?
They would feast on honey