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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 – 3 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long ago has the war started, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?
(a) One year ago.
(b) Three years ago.
(c) Two years ago.
(d) Six months ago.

2. How large is the group of people that arrive at the old woman's house in Chapter 3?
(a) About twenty-five.
(b) At least 200.
(c) Less than a dozen.
(d) More than fifty.

3. By what time does Nya hope to make it home with her water in Chapter 3?
(a) 3:00 p.m.
(b) 12:00 p.m.
(c) 10:00 a.m.
(d) 2:00 p.m.

4. How many sisters does Salva have?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

5. After whom is Salva's village named?
(a) After Salva's uncle.
(b) After Salva's great-uncle.
(c) After Salva's father.
(d) After Salva's grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nya in the beginning of her story?

2. Why is Salva unable to attend school the entire year?

3. When the old woman leaves for a different village, she tells Salva that no matter where he walks to go away from what?

4. What is the name of the village where Salva grew up?

5. Where is Salva when he awakens and finds that he's been abandoned in Chapter 3?

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