ALWTW Unit Test Review

Question 1

Why does Nya make daily trips to the pond?

Accepted Answer

to fetch water

Question 2

What is the most likely thing that happened to Marial?

Accepted Answer

a lion dragged him away

Question 3

Salva was able to go to school because of his family's high status in their village.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What was notable about the leader of the crew who drilled the well in Nya's village?

Accepted Answer

he was Dinka, and Nya's village was Nuer

Question 5

Despite all the crocodiles and gunfire, no one was hurt crossing the Gilo River.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

What was the impact that years in the refugee camps had on Salva?

Accepted Answer

he developed leadership skills and resilience

Question 7

What was the traditional Dinka blessing for a person who was lost and then found?

Accepted Answer

sprinkling water on their head

Question 8

How did Uncle Jewiir's presence impact Salva's journey?

Accepted Answer

he encouraged and protected everyone, especially Salva

Question 9

Salva couldn't visit his village after he found his father because the war has made it too dangerous.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Salva has to learn Arabic at school, which is an impact of the government's increasing control in Sudan.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

What was the only requirement given to Nya's village when they were given the well?

Accepted Answer

no one could be refused

Question 12

What serious illness did Nya's sister Akeer get?

Accepted Answer

waterborne illness (dysentery)

Question 13

The well brought about what change to Nya's education?

Accepted Answer

she could now attend school

Question 14

What made Salva a good leader to the large group of boys walking?

Accepted Answer

he shared resources equally

Question 15

How did Salva learn to read English in the camp?

Accepted Answer

from Michael, an Irish aid worker

Question 16

Salva's project resulted in what significant change to Nya's village?

Accepted Answer

a well was drilled

Question 17

Salva raised money for his water project by selling all of his possessions.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

What happened when Salva finally found his father?

Accepted Answer

his father at first didn't recognize him

Question 19

How did Uncle get Salva to keep walking during their desert crossing?

Accepted Answer

he set small goals for him to reach

Question 20

Buksa and Salva track a bird called the honey guide, which leads them to a beehive the group then eats.

Accepted Answer

True

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