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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What presumably killed Salva's friend in Chapter 7?
(a) A lion.
(b) A bear.
(c) A coyote.
(d) A hyena.

2. 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 mosquitoes.
(d) Because of the heat.

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

4. What kind of fruit does Jewiir give to Salva in Chapter 9?
(a) A mango.
(b) A banana.
(c) An apple.
(d) A tamarind.

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

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. When the old woman leaves for a different village, she tells Salva that no matter where he walks to go away from what?

3. After whom is Salva's village named?

4. How long does Jewiir say it will take to cross the desert in Chapter 9?

5. How is Jewiir related to Salva?

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