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Why did the visitors come to Nya’s village?
They came to talk about finding water.
Who did the visitors speak to first in the village?
They spoke to the village chief.
Why was Nya confused about what the men said about water?
The nearest water source was far away and already known.
What was the environment like for Salva as he crossed the desert?
It was extremely hot, dry, and exhausting
Why did Salva have to walk barefoot in the desert?
His shoes fell apart from the rough ground.
What injury made Salva break down emotionally?
He stubbed his toe and lost his toenail.
How did Uncle help Salva keep going during the hardest part of the walk?
He broke the journey into small reachable goals and encouraged him.
What did Salva’s group find in the desert that looked like rocks at first?
They found collapsed people lying on the sand.
Why was it dangerous for the women to give water to the collapsed men?
They risked not having enough water to survive themselves.
What happened to the men who could not be saved?
They were left behind in the desert.
What difficult truth did Uncle tell Salva about his family?
Their village was likely attacked and his family might not be alive.
Why does Salva decide he must try to be strong at the end of the chapter?
He realizes his uncle must leave him and he must survive on his own.
Why did Salva feel a spark of hope after talking to Uncle?
Because Uncle promised to look for Salva’s family and tell them where he was
What problem was the group facing before they found the muddy pool?
They had almost no water and had not eaten for two days
Why was the dead bird important to the group?
It was food and gave them a chance to eat and survive
What happened when the armed men arrived?
They forced everyone to sit down robbed them and tied Uncle to a tree
