Daily Life and Challenges in Salva's Journey

The transcript follows two parallel stories in Southern Sudan. In 2008, Nya makes daily trips to fetch water for her family, highlighting the challenges of accessing clean water. In 1985, Salva, a young boy, is left behind during a conflict and struggles to find safety and his family. He encounters an old woman who helps him temporarily, and later joins a group of Dinka people, hoping to survive the ongoing war. Both stories illustrate the hardships faced by individuals in war-torn regions.

What change does Nya notice as she approaches the pond?

• The horizon changes from gray to green.

• The water becomes clearer.

• The birds stop singing.

• The sky becomes cloudy.

Why does Salva feel abandoned when he wakes up?

• He was left behind because he was sick.

• His family left him behind to avoid slowing down.

• He overslept and missed breakfast.

• He was supposed to meet them at the pond.

What is Salva's initial reaction upon seeing the woman with Dinka patterns?

• He feels scared.

• He feels angry.

• He feels relieved.

• He feels indifferent.

What does the old woman give Salva to eat?

• A cup of milk.

• A piece of bread.

• A handful of peanuts.

• A bowl of sorghum.

Why does the old woman decide to leave her village?

• She is afraid of the rebels.

• She wants to find her family.

• She is looking for better grazing land.

• The pond is drying up.

What is Nya's daily routine?

• Going to school and studying.

• Playing with her siblings.

• Fetching water from the pond.

• Helping her mother with cooking.

What is Salva's main concern while traveling with the Dinka group?

• Finding a place to sleep.

• Crossing the river.

• Finding enough food.

• Avoiding wild animals.

What does the honeyguide bird lead Salva and the group to?

• A hidden village.

• A source of fresh water.

• A beehive full of honey.

• A safe place to rest.