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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich passage from chapter 10 illustrates Salva's ability to question his own choices in a challenging environment?"If he were older and stronger, would he have given water to those men? Or would he, like most of the group, have kept the water for himself?" (page 59)"Like a miracle, the small amounts of water revived them. They were able to stagger to their feet and join the group as the walking continued." (page 58)"Uncle's voice was gentle. 'No, Salva. I am going to take you to the refugee camp, but then I will return to Sudan, to fight in the war.'" (page 60)"Salva shook his head, unable to imagine what life would be like in the camp without Uncle. He squeezed his uncle's hand tightly." (page 60)
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhen the men approach Salva and his group on pages 61-62, what is it that scares Salva the most?the screaming voices of the menthe men are speaking and screaming in a language that Salva does not knowthe men are from the Nuer tribethe men are carrying guns and machetes
- 3. Multiple ChoiceRead the following sentence.
"Early that afternoon, they came across the first evidence that the desert was receding: a few stunted trees near a shallow pool of muddy water." (page 61)
What does the word receding mean?diminishing; becoming lessgetting worsebecoming biggerraining - 4. Multiple ChoiceRead the following passage from chapter 12.
"He [Salva] felt as though he were standing on the edge of a giant hole - a hole filled with the black despair of nothingness." (pages 70-72)
What is the author's purpose for using a metaphor (comparing two things NOT using like or as) in her writing?to emphasize Salva's loneliness and gloomto further develop themes involving hope and encouragementto suggest that Salva is willing to do anything to surviveto highlight the suspense of whether or not Salva will find his family - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best summary for Nya's narrative at the beginning of chapter 12 (pages 70-71)?the villagers and the crewmen work together to drill for waterthe villagers and the crew fight each other over the best drilling practicesNya and her family will be able to live forever on their landthe crew decides that this is not the best place to drill and leave the village
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow long does Salva stay at the Itang refugee camp? (Chapter 12) Hint: Check the headings on pages 71 and 73.3 days6 years12 years3 months
- 7. Multiple ChoiceRead the following excerpt from the novel.
"'This is the spot, halfway between the two largest trees. We will find water here.'
Nya shook her head. What were they [two crewmen] talking about?...There wasn't a single drop of water on that spot unless it was raining!" (page 57)
What inference can best be made from this excerpt?the two men are completely unfamiliar with their surroundingsthe two men are only trying to trick Nya's tribe into believing water existsthe two men know how to find water in ways that Nya does notthe two men will have to convince Nya's tribe that they have good intentions - 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence best describes how the story's events can influence or affect a character's emotional conflict in chapter 10? (pages 59-60)Salva realizes the setting of the desert provides little water, so, seeing other refugees in need (event), he gives what little water he has so other people on the journey can survive.Uncle tells Salva that his parents may not be alive since the recent attack on the village (event), so Salva breaks down and cries in his Uncle's armsUncle Jewiir must go back to Sudan and fight the war once he gets Salva to a refugee camp (event), so Salva realizes he must be strong even though he is afraid after hearing that Uncle will leave himThe group is desperate for food in the middle of the desert (event), which inspires Salva to go out hunting for birds
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence below represents an external or physical conflict for Salva?"As they trudged through the heat, Salva finally had a chance to talk to Uncle about a worry that had been growing like a long shadow across his thoughts." (page 59)"The water was unfit to drink, and a dead stork lay by the pond's edge." (page 61)"'You [Salva] are too small, and not strong enough yet. Without water, you will not survive the rest of the walk.'" (page 58)"Salva could tell by the ritual scarring on the man's face that he was from the Nuer tribe." (page 62)
- 10. Multiple ChoiceOnce Salva does not have his Uncle around to protect him anymore, how does the group treat him in Chapter 11 (page 66)?They take him under their win and help him in every possible wayThey treat him as if he is too young, weak and incapable of the journeyThe share all of their food with himThe feel he is too young, but nevertheless, they look to him as their new leader
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat emotion can best be used to describe Nya and Dep at the beginning of chapter 11 (page 64)?determinedconfidentsuspicioustrusting
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHow do Uncle's words from the first day in the desert ('Do you see that group of bushes? You need only to walk as far as those bushes...) (page 72) help Salva to survive life at camp?they help Salva see the difference between walking in the desert and living at the campthey suggest that Salva should remember all the advice his Uncle gave himthey emphasize that Salva should gather his strength and leave the campthey remind Salva to take life bit by bit, one day at a time in order to survive his circumstances
- 13. Multiple ChoiceRead the following passage and determine the best definition for the word grudgingly.
"No one shared anything with him, neither food nor company. Uncle had always shared the animals and birds he shot with everyone in the group. But it seemed they had forgotten all that, for Salva now had to beg for scraps, which were given grudgingly." (page 66)reluctantlyfreelywithout questionsecretly - 14. Multiple ChoiceIn the beginning of chapter 12, the moods of Nya and Salva are quite different. Identify the differences. (pages 70-72)Nya and her village are doubtful while Salva is optimisticSalva is very happy while Nya is very sadBoth are happy, however, Nya is happy because she has a family and Salva is happy because he found his familySalva is very sad while Nya and her village are basically optimistic
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIn chapter 11, page 65, Salva realizes he is on his own for the rest of the journey. Where does he find the strength to carry on?He remembers all the fond memories of his familyHe realizes that his uncle and Marial would want him to continue fighting for survivalHe becomes the new leader of the groupHe finds hidden food and water and shares it with the group
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