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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What creatures are known to inhabit the river where Salva and the other refugees are driven in Chapter 12?
(a) Pirhanas.
(b) Crocodiles.
(c) Hippos.
(d) Alligators.

2. How far did Salva's father walk from his village to reach the clinic?
(a) Almost 400 miles.
(b) Almost 100 miles.
(c) Almost 300 miles.
(d) Almost 200 miles.

3. What kind of sports team does Salva join in Rochester?
(a) A baseball team.
(b) A volleyball team.
(c) A cricket team.
(d) A basketball team.

4. Which directiopn does Salva begin walking after leaving Ethopia in Chapter 13?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) South.

5. How old are the youngest boys in Salva's group in Chapter 13?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many letters are there in the English alphabet?

2. In what language is the sign printed that is brought out to the pump in Chapter 18?

3. What color coveralls do the crew members wear in Chapter 13?

4. What does Salva order to drink on the plane in Chapter 15?

5. What does the crew leader reveal his name to be in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What fears does Salva face in regards to the refugees sent to America?

2. How has Salva's position within the group he travels with changed in Chapter 11?

3. How do Nya and her fellow villagers respond when water bursts from the hole in Chapter 14?

4. What obstacles does the crew struggle with in Chapter 13?

5. How does Salva's father respond when Salva introduces himself in Chapter 17?

6. What does Salva learn about his family from his father in Chapter 17?

7. Who assists Salva in developing his objective in Chapter 17?

8. What developments have been rumored in Nya's village after the well has been installed in Chapter 18?

9. What does Nya learn about the crew leader in Chapter 18? Why does this surprise Nya?

10. What symbolic memory inspires Salva to begin his program for water in Sudan in Chapter 17?

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