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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 – 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What desert does Salva's group reach in Chapter 8?
(a) The Gobi Desert.
(b) The Atacama Desert.
(c) The Akobo Desert.
(d) The Sahara Desert.

2. In the Dinka language, the Atuot people are called what?
(a) "The people of the elephant."
(b) "The people of the river."
(c) "The people of the crocodile."
(d) "The people of the lion."

3. Why has Salva not seen Uncle Jewiir for some time when they are reunited in Chapter 6?
(a) Jewiir has been in the army.
(b) Jewiir married into another tribe.
(c) Jewiir has been in America.
(d) Jewiir has been in prison.

4. What food does the old woman give to Salva in Chapter 3?
(a) Yams.
(b) Mangoes.
(c) Peanuts.
(d) Rice.

5. What country does Jewiir say the group is traveling to in Chapter 7?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Chad.
(c) Ethiopia.
(d) Libya.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long ago had Jewiir joined Salva's group when they are reunited in Chapter 6?

3. How is Jewiir related to Salva?

4. How long will it take the group to reach the islands in the middle of the river in Chapter 7?

5. What food does Nya's mother give her when she returns home with the water in Chapter 4?

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