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  • Why does Salva feel stronger even though he is more alone than ever
    He gains inner strength and determination after realizing no one else will protect him
  • What does the sound of people working together represent for Nya
    It represents cooperation and effort but also uncertainty because the expected result—water—has not appeared
  • What promise does Salva make to himself at the end of the passage
    That if his family is alive somewhere in the camp he will keep searching until he finds them
  • How does the group’s treatment of Salva change after Uncle dies
    They see him as a burden and give him less support food and companionship
  • Why does Salva stop himself from calling out to the woman in the refugee camp
    He realizes she is not his mother and understands that his family is truly gone
  • How does the chaos of soldiers forcing people to leave change Salva’s situation
    He loses any sense of control and is pushed into extreme danger once again
  • Why is the drill described as an “iron giraffe
    Because it is tall loud and unfamiliar to the villagers making it seem like a strange living creature
  • How does Uncle’s advice about walking “as far as those bushes” help Salva beyond the desert
    It teaches Salva to survive by focusing on small manageable goals rather than overwhelming fears
  • Why is the announcement that the camp will close so frightening for the refugees
    It threatens their safety and stability when they already have nowhere secure to go
  • Why is Salva separated from the people he traveled with at the camp
    Children without families are grouped together for organization and safety
  • What is the significance of Salva repeating “I am alone now
    It marks his emotional turning point where he accepts his loss and recognizes his independence
  • What clues show that the drilling project is confusing and suspicious to Nya and the villagers
    They do hard labor moving rocks and gravel without understanding the purpose and hear machines that do not sound like water
  • What does Uncle’s death symbolize in Salva’s journey
    The loss of protection and guidance forcing Salva to rely fully on himself
  • What does the massive size of the refugee camp emphasize about the war
    It shows the enormous scale of displacement and suffering caused by the conflict
  • Why is the Gilo River especially terrifying at this moment in the story
    It is flooded dangerous and known for crocodiles making crossing it potentially deadly
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