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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 – 3 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the old woman leaves for a different village, she tells Salva that no matter where he walks to go away from what?
(a) The north.
(b) The fighting.
(c) His village.
(d) His tribe.

2. What is Salva's class studying while he looks out the window in Chapter 1?
(a) Dinka.
(b) English.
(c) Nuer.
(d) Arabic.

3. What is tied to the handle of Nya's water container?
(a) A gun.
(b) A watch.
(c) A knife.
(d) A gourd.

4. What material is the container made of that Nya carries to the pond for water?
(a) Plastic.
(b) Glass.
(c) Ceramic.
(d) Tin.

5. How long ago has the war started, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?
(a) One year ago.
(b) Six months ago.
(c) Two years ago.
(d) Three years ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food does the old woman give to Salva in Chapter 3?

2. After whom is Salva's village named?

3. How many brothers does Salva have?

4. What is the name of Salva's younger brother who is in charge of just one cow in Chapter 1?

5. How many sisters does Salva have?

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