ALWTW C12

What was the 'iron giraffe' mentioned in the text?

• A nickname for a local tree

• A statue in the village

• A type of animal found in Sudan

• A tall drill brought to the village

What were the villagers using to break the rocks into gravel?

• Wooden sticks

• Heavy machinery

• Their bare hands

• Hammers borrowed from the visitors

What realization did Salva have about his family?

• They were waiting for him in another village

• They had moved to a different country

• They were gone and he was on his own

• They were hiding in the camp

What did Salva's uncle advise him to do in the desert?

• Walk as far as the group of bushes

• Find a river to follow

• Run as fast as he could

• Stay in one place

How long did Salva end up staying in the refugee camp?

• 10 years

• 6 years

• 1 year

• 3 years

Why were the refugee camps being closed?

• The camps were too crowded

• The Ethiopian government was near collapse

• The weather was too harsh

• There was a lack of food

What did the soldiers order the refugees to do?

• Return to their villages

• Move to a different camp

• Stay in the camp

• Leave Ethiopia immediately

What natural obstacle did the refugees face when being driven out?

• A dense forest

• The Gilo River

• A mountain range

• A large desert

What was the Gilo River known for?

• Crocodiles

• Abundant fish

• Beautiful scenery

• Calm waters

What was Salva's age when the camp was being closed?

• 10 years old

• Almost 17 years old

• 15 years old

• 20 years old