Chapter 8

Describe the village where Salva and his group stopped at in the middle of the river.

• Dry ground; not many resources or crops

• Filled with fishermen; abundant food and crops

• Filled with rebel soldiers and a rebel outpost

Why didn't Salva fall asleep on the boat?

• He drank too much coffee and was wide awake.

• He was afraid if he fell asleep that he would fall out of the boat.

• The other people on the boat kept him awake.

What river were Salva and his group rowing across?

• The Neuse River

• The Tar River

• The Amazon River

• The Nile River

What is Nya's sister's name?

• Akeer

• Aaliyah

• Ayisha

What made Nya's sister sick?

• An allergic reaction

• Rotten fruit

• Bad meat

• Dirty water

What was the worst part about nighttime on the island in the river?

• Crocodiles

• Rebel attacks

• Mosquitoes

How did the fishermen protect themselves during the night?

• With spears

• With AK-47's

• With mosquito netting

What did the people in Salva's group use for carrying water?

• Gourds

• Plastic bottles

• Strips of clothing soaked in water

• All of the above