Understanding Salva's Journey and Challenges

The transcript narrates the experiences of Naya and Salva in Southern Sudan. Naya's journey to fetch water in 2008 highlights the challenges faced by young girls. In 1985, Salva's school life is disrupted by the onset of war, forcing him to flee into the bush. The narrative explores themes of education, family responsibilities, and survival amidst conflict.

What was Naya's main challenge during her journey to fetch water?

• Dealing with the heat

• Avoiding wild animals

• Finding the right path

• Carrying a heavy container

What language did Salva learn at school?

• Dinka

• Swahili

• Arabic

• English

Why couldn't Salva attend school year-round?

• His family moved during the dry season

• He had to work in the fields

• The school was too far away

• He didn't like school

What activity did Salva and his brothers enjoy while herding cattle?

• Swimming

• Playing soccer

• Making clay cows

• Fishing

What did the boys do when they managed to catch a small animal?

• They sold it in the market

• They kept it as a pet

• They cooked and ate it

• They released it

What was Salva's reaction to the gunfire at school?

• He ran home

• He hid under his desk

• He followed the teacher's instructions

• He ignored it

What did the teacher instruct the students to do during the gunfire?

• Run home

• Stay in the classroom

• Run into the bush

• Hide under their desks

What was the main reason for the conflict between the north and south of Sudan?

• Cultural differences

• Language barriers

• Religious differences

• Economic differences

What did the government in the north want for all of Sudan?

• To become a Muslim country

• To become a socialist country

• To become a democratic country

• To become a Christian country

How did Salva feel as he ran away from the school?

• Joyful

• Indifferent

• Terrified

• Excited