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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 – 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sisters does Salva have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

2. In what year does Salva's story begin?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1991.
(c) 2001.
(d) 1995.

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

4. How large is the group of people that arrive at the old woman's house in Chapter 3?
(a) More than fifty.
(b) At least 200.
(c) About twenty-five.
(d) Less than a dozen.

5. Why does Nya's mother hate the camp by the lake?
(a) Because of the fighting.
(b) Because of the lack of food.
(c) Because of the heat.
(d) Because of the mosquitoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food does Jewiir hunt and kill for the group in Chapter 6?

2. Why is Salva unable to attend school the entire year?

3. How old is Nya in the beginning of her story?

4. What is said to grip Salva's heart in the end of Chapter 6?

5. Why has Salva not seen Uncle Jewiir for some time when they are reunited in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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