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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Salva unable to attend school the entire year?
(a) He must tend to the cows during the dry season.
(b) His family moves away during the dry season.
(c) He goes to the city during the rainy season.
(d) He must take care of the crops during the rainy season.

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

3. Who are Salva's older brothers that he thinks of in Chapter 13?
(a) Ariik and Ring.
(b) Ring and Kuol.
(c) Dep and Akeer.
(d) Akit and Jewiir.

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

5. For how many months of the year does Nya's family live by the lake?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What discourages the drilling crew in Chapter 13?

2. What is Salva given to eat on the evening of his first day at the refugee camp in Chapter 11?

3. How many planes does Salva take in order to reach his new home in Chapter 15?

4. What is the name of the refugee camp where Salva and the boys arrive in Kenya?

5. How many refugees lived at the first camp where Salva stayed in Kenya?

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