Chapter 1 & 2

The daydream shows the importance of cattle (cows) in Salva’s life because:

• Cattle are a symbol of wealth and survival for Salva's family.

• Salva is afraid of cattle.

• Cattle are not important to Salva.

• Salva dislikes cattle.

Where do you think Nya is going? What part of the reading makes you think this?

• To the market, because the text mentions she is carrying goods.

• To the pond, because the text says she is walking with a container.

• To school, because the reading says she is eager to learn.

• To her friend's house, because the story mentions she is visiting someone.

What does Nya’s destination tell you about her character?

• She is determined and hardworking.

• She is afraid of challenges.

• She prefers to stay at home.

• She dislikes her journey.

What does this scene tell you about Salva’s situation and feelings?

• Salva feels safe and comfortable in his situation.

• Salva is facing challenges and feels uncertain or scared.

• Salva is happy and excited about his future.

• Salva is indifferent to his surroundings.

Salva’s choice to step forward shows that he is:

• brave and determined

• careless and reckless

• indifferent and lazy

• selfish and rude

In chapter 2, Salva asks the same questions many times: “Where are we going? Where is my family? When will I see them again?” What does this tell you about how Salva is feeling?

• He is feeling happy and excited.

• He is feeling confused and worried.

• He is feeling angry and upset.

• He is feeling bored and uninterested.