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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 – 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Salva lead the boys walking at night in Chapter 13?
(a) Because they fear the crocodiles.
(b) Because they fear the lions.
(c) Because there is more fighting during the day.
(d) Because the sun is too hot during the day.

2. With what tribe does Nya's tribe fight at the lake?
(a) The Dinka tribe.
(b) The Jur-chol tribe.
(c) The Nuer tribe.
(d) The Oma tribe.

3. How many men are collapsed in the sand that Salva's group encounters in Chapter 9?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

4. Why has Salva not seen Uncle Jewiir for some time when they are reunited in Chapter 6?
(a) Jewiir has been in the army.
(b) Jewiir has been in America.
(c) Jewiir has been in prison.
(d) Jewiir married into another tribe.

5. Whose encouragement in the desert does Salva recall in Chapter 13?
(a) His mother's.
(b) His brother's.
(c) Jewiir's.
(d) His father's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward what country does Marial say the group is walking in Chapter 5?

2. Which directiopn does Salva begin walking after leaving Ethopia in Chapter 13?

3. Who is the chief of Nya's village?

4. How long ago had Jewiir joined Salva's group when they are reunited in Chapter 6?

5. For how many months of the year does Nya walk to get water for her family?

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