Chapter 13 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

"Water had to be flowing constantly into the borehole to keep the drill running smoothly." What is a borehole?

a deep, narrow hole made in the ground, especially to locate water or oil

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"If that didn't work, he would talk to them earnestly and try to persuade them." What does it mean to do something earnestly?

Very seriously and sincerely

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Which of the following quotes best describes how the thought of Salva's family helped Salva stay determined?

a "He could recall the gentleness of his sisters; the strength of his father; the care of his mother." b "Salva made up his mind." c "Why? Why are they shooting

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seesaw

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gold

Win 50 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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"They were traveling through a part of Sudan still plagued by war." What does plagued mean?

Affected by trouble or distress

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What is similar between Salva and Nya?

They both have to find water. They are both a part of a tribe.

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"The soldiers were forcing some of them into the water, prodding them with their rifles..." What does prodding mean?

poking

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seesaw

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shark

Other team loses 15 points!

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gift

Win 10 points!

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thief

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What traits make Salva a leader?

Determined, strong, persuasive

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"The din of machinery and hard work could be heard for miles." What does din mean?

A loud, unpleasant, prolonged noise

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Why do you believe Salva is determined?

He decided he wants to live.

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thief

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fairy

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shark

Other team loses 5 points!

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baam

Lose 5 points!

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Why do you believe Salva was the leader of the group of boys?

He was the most determined and strongest. He persuaded everyone to keep going.

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What is similar between Salva's first walk and his second?

Both walks were exhausting and dangerous.

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Why do you believe the bag kept leaking?

There was too much water in it

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What is special about the younger boys in the group? Why?

The younger boys reminded Salva of his younger brother Kuol. That made Salva happy and determined.

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