Survival Strategies and Challenges in Sudan

The transcript describes two parallel stories: Naya's experience with a drilling crew in Southern Sudan facing challenges with water leaks, and Salva's perilous journey across a river amidst soldiers and crocodiles, eventually leading a group of boys to safety in Kenya. Both narratives highlight themes of perseverance, leadership, and survival against adversity.

What year is the setting of Chapter 13 in Southern Sudan?

• 2010

• 1991

• 2009

• 1992

What did Naya find amusing about the water drilling process?

• The noise of the drill

• The color of the water

• The size of the drilling machine

• The need for water to find water

What was the main challenge faced by the drilling crew?

• Lack of fuel

• Frequent leaks in the water bag

• Broken drill bits

• Uncooperative villagers

How did the boss motivate the drilling crew?

• By threatening them

• By replacing them

• By offering bonuses

• By encouraging and persuading them

What natural threat did people face while crossing the river?

• Snakes

• Crocodiles

• Lions

• Scorpions

What did Salva realize after surviving the river crossing?

• He should give up

• He was one of the lucky ones

• He was destined to lead

• He needed to return home

Where did Salva decide to lead the group of boys?

• Back to Sudan

• To Ethiopia

• To Kenya

• To Egypt

What strategy did Salva use to avoid danger during the journey?

• Traveling at night

• Splitting into smaller groups

• Traveling during the day

• Staying in one place

How did Salva ensure fairness among the boys during the journey?

• By giving more to the stronger boys

• By letting the boys fend for themselves

• By keeping all resources for himself

• By sharing food and water equally