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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take Salva and his group of boys to reach Kenya in Chapter 13?
(a) A year and a half.
(b) Two years.
(c) Three and a half years.
(d) A half a year.

2. What is the name of the village where Salva grew up?
(a) Loun-Akit.
(b) Loun-Ring.
(c) Kuol.
(d) Loun-Ariik.

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

4. How far is the big lake from Nya's village?
(a) Two days' walk.
(b) Six days' walk.
(c) Five days' walk.
(d) Three days' walk.

5. How are Salva's injuries from the bees described in Chapter 5?
(a) He cannot turn his head.
(b) His hearing has gone.
(c) His eye is swollen shut.
(d) His tongue is swollen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does Jewiir say the group is traveling to in Chapter 7?

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

3. For how long does Salva stay at the old woman's house and work for her before deciding to leave in Chapter 3?

4. After six years have passed, when does Salva's narrative pick up in Chapter 12?

5. How many men are in the crew that is brought in by the two strangers in Nya's village in Chapter 12?

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