ALWTW 12-15 Flashcards
“Sometimes he felt he was being torn in two by the hoping and not hoping.” Which method of characterization is used here?
Thoughts and Feelings
Who are the “new family” who greet Salva in Rochester, NY?
A family who will host him in the US and provide him with housing and basic needs.
Who is Michael?
An aid worker in the lfo refugee camp from Ireland
What is Michael’s role in Salva’s time at camp?
He teacher Salva to learn English and to play volleyball.
How does Salva’s character change and grow in chapter 13?
He was a follower, now he is a leader.
How is Salva’s experience in chapter 13 similar to his experience in chapter 1?
Salva faces a similar conflict.
“The Gilo was known for something else, too.”
What is this an example of?
Foreshadowing
When Salva is given Coca Cola on the plane, it reminds him of:
A rate treat that he and his family once shared together
Becoming the leader of a group of 1500 Lost Boys illustrates a change or shift in what?
Salva’s character
Which river does Salva struggle to cross (and nearly die trying) in chapter 13?
Gilo River
In chapter 14, how does Nya’s attitude change when the drill first strikes water?
At first she is excited, then disappointed.
What does perseverance mean?
Not giving up despite challenges or obstacles
“They (the women) collected piles of rocks and stones and tied them up into bundles using sturdy cloth … other villagers, using tools borrowed from the visitors, pounded the rocks to break them up into gravel.”
What is this an example of?
Collaboration
Cautious
Hesitant
Enthusiastic
Uncertain
Which is NOT a synonym for reluctant?
Enthusiastic
Stumbled
Trudged
Glided
Plodded
Which is NOT a synonym for lumbered?
Glided
