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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 – 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long did Salva live at the first refugee camp in Kenya?
(a) For five years.
(b) For two years.
(c) For one year.
(d) For four months.

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

3. From what tribe were the men that killed Jewiir?
(a) Dinka.
(b) Nuer.
(c) Shilluk.
(d) Jur-chol.

4. Who explains the process of building the well to Nya in Chapter 15?
(a) Kuol.
(b) Dep.
(c) Akit.
(d) Jewiir.

5. Approximately how many boys are following Salva after leaving Ethiopia in Chapter 13?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 1,500.
(c) 550.
(d) 200.

Short Answer Questions

1. After six years have passed, when does Salva's narrative pick up in Chapter 12?

2. How many children do Chris and Louise have?

3. For how long is "the air around Nya's home" filled with the sound of the drill, according to the narrator in the beginning of Chapter 14?

4. Whose strength does Salva recall in Chapter 13?

5. From what tribe are the additional members that join Salva's group in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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