What happy memory does Salva have of better days in his home village of Loun-Ariik?

Dad bringing home mangoes in the spokes of his bike wheels.

What does the doctor tell Nya's family to do if they can't find good clean water?

"If the water is dirty, boil it before she drinks it."

What happens to the group of travelers?

They get bit by mosquitoes all night & can't go to sleep.

After the fishermen warn the group to take water, what do those without a bottle (or gourd) do?

They tear strips from their clothing & soak them in water.

What did Salva do on the boat?

He kept himself awake counting the strokes of Uncle's paddle

Where do the fishermen go at night?

Into mosquito nets so they won't get bit.

What did Nya's family decide to do about Akeer and what happened as a result?

They walked to the doctor, got medicine, & Akeer got better.

Why does Salva's uncle get food without having to beg?

He's the leader of the group and they're afraid of his gun.

What does the fishing community on the island in the river have a lot of?

Food: fish, hippo & crocodile, cassava, yams, & sugar cane.

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1
What happy memory does Salva have of better days in his home village of Loun-Ariik?
Mom bringing him a miniature bike & hiding it in a mango.
Mom bringing him a bicycle for his birthday.
Dad bringing home mangoes in the spokes of his bike wheels.
Dad bringing home comic books from town.
2
What does the doctor tell Nya's family to do if they can't find good clean water?
"If the water is dirty, throw it away & use another bucket."
"If the water's dirty, have her drink soda for a while."
"If the water is dirty, boil it before she drinks it."
"If the water's dirty, buy some bottled water at the store."
3
What happens to the group of travelers?
They can't remember if crocodiles can walk; they stay awake.
They draw straws and take turns watching for helicopters.
They get soaked by the rain.
They get bit by mosquitoes all night & can't go to sleep.
4
After the fishermen warn the group to take water, what do those without a bottle (or gourd) do?
They pour water in their pockets.
They cry for a long time & decide to stay with the fishermen
They say "savages don't need water anyway" & go without it.
They tear strips from their clothing & soak them in water.
5
What did Salva do on the boat?
He slept and had scary dreams about the war.
He slept like a baby.
He kept himself awake with a thorn he kept under his tongue.
He kept himself awake counting the strokes of Uncle's paddle
6
What does Salva have to eat?
A hot dog.
Some sugar cane, yogurt, cereal, eggs, & swedish fish.
A hamburger.
Some sugar cane, fish & yams.
7
Where do the fishermen go at night?
They sit around a campfire and make fun of each other.
Into mosquito nets so they won't get bit.
Into their tents to flip water bottles.
Into their tents to play dominos.
8
What did Nya's family decide to do about Akeer and what happened as a result?
They stayed and Akeer got sicker.
They stayed and Akeer got better.
They walked to the doctor, got medicine, & Akeer got better.
They walked to the doctor and Akeer died along the way.
9
Since they have nothing to trade, what do the travelers have to do to get food?
Put on a play to entertain the fishermen.
Steal.
Beg.
Promise to pay the fishermen back in the afterlife.
10
Why does Salva's uncle get food without having to beg?
The fishermen want him to stay with them and be BFFs.
He's the leader of the group and they're afraid of his gun.
He's a really nice guy.
He threatens to curse the fishermen.
11
What does the fishing community on the island in the river have a lot of?
Food: fish, hippo & crocodile, cassava, yams, & sugar cane.
Fishing nets they will lend to the hungry group.
Board games like Monopoly, Sorry, Candy Land, Hearts & Uno.
Crabs that the group can use to carve special poison arrows.
12
Ahead lays the most difficult part of their journey: the _______?
The haunted forest of Djibouti.
The boulevard of creepy clowns.
The savannah of Gibraltar.
The Akobo desert.

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