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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the names of Salva's older brothers that entered school a year ahead of him?
(a) Dep and Jewiir.
(b) Akit and Ariik.
(c) Ariik and Ring.
(d) Dep and Nyo.

2. About how many people comprise Salva's group in Chapter 6?
(a) More than 50.
(b) More than 30.
(c) More than 300.
(d) More than 200.

3. What color headscarf does Salva's mother wear?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Orange.
(d) Blue.

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

5. To what tribe do Salva and his family belong?
(a) Shilluk.
(b) Nuer.
(c) Dinka.
(d) Jur-chol.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How large is the group of people that arrive at the old woman's house in Chapter 3?

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. What is the name of Nya's older brother who goes with her father to hunt at the lake camp?

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

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