Conflict and Life in Sudan

The transcript narrates the experiences of Naya and Salva in Southern Sudan. Naya, an 11-year-old girl, embarks on a journey to fetch water in 2008, while Salva, a young boy in 1985, attends school and reflects on his family and childhood activities. The narrative shifts to the onset of the Sudanese Civil War, highlighting its impact on Salva's life and the challenges faced by the people in Southern Sudan.

What was Naya carrying on her journey?

• A wooden stick

• A big plastic container

• A basket of fruits

• A bag of clothes

What was the main challenge Naya faced during her journey?

• Darkness

• Wild animals

• Heat

• Rain

In which year is Salva's school life set?

• 1985

• 1975

• 1995

• 2008

What language did Salva learn at school?

• French

• Arabic

• Dinka

• English

What was Salva's father's occupation?

• Doctor

• Judge

• Farmer

• Teacher

What did Salva and the other boys make out of clay?

• Cows

• Toys

• Houses

• Birds

What did the boys do with their successful hunt?

• Sold it

• Cooked it

• Buried it

• Gave it away

What did Salva look forward to having when he got home?

• Soup

• Rice

• Milk

• Bread

What caused the sudden panic at Salva's school?

• An earthquake

• A storm

• Gunfire

• A fire

Where did the teacher instruct the students to run?

• To the river

• Into the bush

• The village

• Home