Chapter 1 quiz

What is the main character's name in the chapter?

• Salva

• Nya

• Marial

• Uncle

Where does the story begin?

• In a school

• In a village

• In a desert

• In a city

What is Nya doing at the start of the chapter?

• Fetching water

• Herding cattle

• Going to school

• Working in the fields

How far does Nya have to walk to get water?

• Half a mile

• Two miles

• Eight hours

• A full day's journey

Salva is in school when...

• The war breaks out

• It starts to rain

• His parents call him home

• The teacher gives a test

What language is spoken in Salva's school?

• Arabic

• English

• Dinka

• Nuer

The gunshots that Salva hears are a sign of...

• A hunting party

• A celebration

• The start of war

• A military drill

Who tells Salva to run into the bush?

• His father

• His teacher

• His friend

• A stranger

Nya's water source is a...

• River

• Lake

• Pond

• Waterhole

Salva's family's occupation is mainly...

• Farming

• Fishing

• Herding

• Trading