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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 – 10 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Salva in the beginning of his story?
(a) 15.
(b) 11.
(c) 13.
(d) 10.

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

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

4. How long has it been since anyone in Salva's group has eaten as they finish their journey across the desert in Chapter 10?
(a) Three days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four days.

5. What is tied to the handle of Nya's water container?
(a) A knife.
(b) A gun.
(c) A gourd.
(d) A watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jewiir say likely happened to Salva's village in Chapter 10?

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

3. Why does Nya's mother hate the camp by the lake?

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

5. Where is Salva when he awakens and finds that he's been abandoned in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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