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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 – 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Salva after eating the feast in Chapter 6?
(a) He spends the night throwing up.
(b) He sleeps well and has good dreams.
(c) He has nightmares.
(d) He becomes hungry for more food.

2. What does Salva eat for dinner after arriving on the island in Chapter 8?
(a) Antelope and maize.
(b) Chicken and sorgham.
(c) Fish and yams.
(d) Potatoes and beef.

3. For how long is "the air around Nya's home" filled with the sound of the drill, according to the narrator in the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) For three days.
(b) For two days.
(c) For four days.
(d) For five days.

4. Who has been killed in Chapter 6?
(a) Nya.
(b) Dep.
(c) Marial.
(d) Jewiir.

5. What clothing does Salva receive when he meets Chris and Louise at the airport?
(a) A jacket and a pair of sunglasses.
(b) A cardigan and a pair of mittens.
(c) A pair of shorts and a t-shirt.
(d) A coat, gloves, and a hat, and a scarf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Jewiir use for hunting in Chapter 6?

2. How many letters are there in the Arabic alphabet?

3. How long does Jewiir say it will take to cross the desert in Chapter 9?

4. How many planes does Salva take in order to reach his new home in Chapter 15?

5. How does Nya get water at the camp by the lake?

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