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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the elders advise the Sudanese to keep away from in America?

2. With what do the villagers attack the boys?

3. Who does Valentino's mother hear scream?

4. What does Michael do when Valentino calls his name?

5. Why does Valentino decide to join Dut's group?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem does Valentino's father have with the rebels?

2. Why does Valentino say the Arabs will destroy his village?

3. What are Valentino's feelings about Sudan now he has moved to America?

4. What does Valentino see happening from the church?

5. How does Valentino describe his mother?

6. How does Valentino avoid the Arab soldiers in the forest?

7. How does Valentino's mother react when they hear airplanes?

8. How does Valentino introduce the themes of the book?

9. How do the Arabs destroy Valentino's village?

10. What problems does Valentino's father have in Aweil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and examine their real life equivalent. How did the author adapt it for his book.

1. The Dinka tribe.

2. The SPLA.

3. The UN camps.

Essay Topic 2

Pick two characters from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

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