Why does Salva only go to school for a limited time in the year?

When they move for the dry season they leave the village.

How did Nya hold the water?

Carried the container on her head.

How was Salvas mom described?

A woman with an orange headscarf, and a fresh bowl of milk for Salva.

Why did Nya have a look of distaste on her face when the new well was built?

The water was brown and muddy, it had many diseases and was dirty.

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Why does Salva only go to school for a limited time in the year?
Salva and his family have a routine they follow every year
They avoid getting attacked or hunted by neighboring tribes.
Salva and his family go on a vacation.
When they move for the dry season they leave the village.
2
How did Nya hold the water?
Held the container in her arms.
Dragged it, since the container had wheels.
She rolled the container on the floor.
Carried the container on her head.
3
What plants grew in the desert?
Blackberry bushes.
Acaica Bushes.
Manzanita bushes.
Cactus.
4
How was Salvas mom described?
A woman with an orange headscarf, and a fresh bowl of milk for Salva.
A busy lady who got home long before Salva did.
A lady with a dark blue dress, with fresh harvested honeycomb.
A woman who sat in the house, reading a thick book while waiting for Salva.
5
What did Nya step on when she fetched water?
A thorn.
Small sharp stone.
Pokey grass.
A ditch.
6
How did Marial (Salvas Bestfriend) die?
Eaten by a lion.
Hurt himself on accident.
Killed by soldiers.
Dehydrated/Starved.
7
Why did Nya have a look of distaste on her face when the new well was built?
She didnʻt like who built it.
All of the above.
The water was brown and muddy, it had many diseases and was dirty.
Found the well useless in the area it was put.
8
How much boys did Salva lead after leaving Ethiopia?
2,500
1,500
870
1,200
9
What food was Nya given when she got home after getting water?
Topi.
Sorghum.
Honeycomb.
Bowl of milk.
10
What did the lady who helped Salva give him for the best of his trip?
Water and seeds
All of the above
The availability to go with a new group after she left.
Shelter, and a place to sleep.
11
Who turned ill from drinking contaminated water?
Salva
Nya
Akeer
Buksa

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