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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. How many people die crossing the river when the refugees are driven out of Ethiopia in Chapter 13?
(a) More than 400.
(b) More than 1,000.
(c) More than 200.
(d) More than 2,000.

2. How many refugees lived at the first camp where Salva stayed in Kenya?
(a) 20,000.
(b) 70,000.
(c) 50,000.
(d) 200,000.

3. From what tribe does Dep say the crew leader is descended in Chapter 18?
(a) Jur-chol.
(b) Dinka.
(c) Shilluk.
(d) Nuer.

4. When does Louise say the snow will go away completely in Chapter 16?
(a) June.
(b) April.
(c) February.
(d) March.

5. What does Nya say when she approaches the crew leader in Chapter 18?
(a) "What is your name?"
(b) "Thank you for bringing the water."
(c) "Are you really Dinka?"
(d) "Where are you from?"

Short Answer Questions

1. What discourages the drilling crew in Chapter 13?

2. What color is the drill described as in Chapter 12?

3. Which directiopn does Salva begin walking after leaving Ethopia in Chapter 13?

4. For how long has Salva been in Rochester in the beginning of Chapter 16?

5. What clothing does Salva receive when he meets Chris and Louise at the airport?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Salva call out to the woman in the orange headscarf in Chapater 12? What realization does he have when he does so?

2. How does Salva make his way to America?

3. What does Nya's father do as the crew continues to drill in Chapter 16?

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

5. How does Salva almost die in Chapter 13?

6. Who is Michael and how does Salva meet him?

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

8. What job do the villagers begin to undertake in Nya's village in Chapter 11?

9. What lesson does Salva remember whenever he becomes discouraged with his water project?

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

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