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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 are the traditional scars of Salva's tribe described in Chapter 3?
(a) Star-shaped.
(b) Moon-shaped.
(c) S-shaped.
(d) V-shaped.

2. How old is Nya's younger sister that she must take with her to get water in Chapter 4?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 7.
(d) 8.

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

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

5. For how many months of the year does Nya walk to get water for her family?
(a) 9 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 10 months.
(d) 7 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does it take Salva's group to build enough canoes to cross the river in Chapter 7?

2. What happens to Salva after eating the feast in Chapter 6?

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

4. How old is Salva in the beginning of his story?

5. What are the men armed with that attack Salva's group in Chapter 10?

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