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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Nya liken the drill to in Chapter 12?
(a) A giraffe.
(b) A crocodile.
(c) A hippo.
(d) An elephant.

2. What presumably killed Salva's friend in Chapter 7?
(a) A hyena.
(b) A coyote.
(c) A bear.
(d) A lion.

3. Why does Salva's group walk through the night in Chapter 6?
(a) To search for water.
(b) Because they are trying to get to the border before daylight.
(c) Because they fear the lions.
(d) Because they want to find a lion to eat.

4. What creatures are known to inhabit the river where Salva and the other refugees are driven in Chapter 12?
(a) Pirhanas.
(b) Alligators.
(c) Crocodiles.
(d) Hippos.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of fruit does Jewiir give to Salva in Chapter 9?

2. How deep is the hole where Jewiir is buried in Chapter 11?

3. How far is the big lake from Nya's village?

4. Why does Salva lead the boys walking at night in Chapter 13?

5. How many of the men on the ground in the desert have died in Chapter 10?

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