Salva's Journey and Challenges

Salva's Journey and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The transcript follows Naya and Salva's stories. Naya observes a drilling crew in Southern Sudan facing challenges to find water. Meanwhile, Salva escapes violence in Ethiopia, leads a group of boys to Kenya, and experiences life in refugee camps. Eventually, he learns English and is chosen to go to America, offering hope for a new beginning.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by the drilling crew in Southern Sudan?

Frequent leaks in the water bag

Uncooperative workers

Insufficient fuel

Lack of equipment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Salva witness at the riverbank?

A rescue operation

A peaceful crossing

A celebration

People being forced into the river amidst gunfire

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Salva become a leader during the journey to Kenya?

He was the oldest

He was chosen by the elders

He was appointed by the government

He naturally took charge and organized the group

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did Salva use to keep the group safe during their journey?

Seeking help from local villagers

Following a known path

Hiding during the day and walking at night

Traveling during the day

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main difficulties faced by refugees in the camps in Kenya?

Overcrowding in schools

Limited food and resources

Lack of shelter

Frequent natural disasters

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Salva learn from the aid worker Michael?

How to cook

How to read English and play volleyball

How to build shelters

How to farm

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the rumor spreading through the refugee camp?

A new refugee camp being built

A food shortage

A chance to go to America

A new school opening

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Salva feel when he found his name on the list to go to America?

Disappointed

Fearful

Excited and hopeful

Indifferent