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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jewiir say he will not be staying at the refugee camp in Chapter 10?
(a) Because he will return to fight in the war.
(b) Because he will be travling to Nigeria.
(c) Because he will return to his wife's village.
(d) Because he will be going to America.

2. What animal leads Buksa to the food source in Chapter 4?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A bird.
(c) A pig.
(d) A dog.

3. What are the only plants growing in the desert that Salva crosses in Chapter 9?
(a) Acacia bushes.
(b) Manzanita bushes.
(c) Blackberry bushes.
(d) Cacti.

4. Why does no one in Salva's group sleep well on the island in Chapter 8?
(a) Because of the crocodiles.
(b) Because of the mosquitoes.
(c) Because of the lions.
(d) Because of the antelope.

5. Who is the chief of Nya's village?
(a) Nya's brother.
(b) Nya's uncle.
(c) Nya's grandfather.
(d) Nya's father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long ago has the war started, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?

3. How long has it been since anyone in Salva's group has eaten as they finish their journey across the desert in Chapter 10?

4. In the Dinka language, the Atuot people are called what?

5. What does the old woman give to Salva when he leaves with the group in Chapter 4?

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