Chapter 10

In a wild chapter, Salva is first struggling with the fact of surviving with enough water, then it comes down to Uncle stating that he will leave him at the refugee camp and fight back in Sudan.  Then the worst that could be imagined at this point occurs.  How will Salva react to this situation at the end of the chapter?  How will he manage to move on from this point considering these events?

Chapter 9

Now being in the desert, it has turned into a new challenge for Salva and the others.  Why does Uncle stress that Salva should keep his own water for himself?  What is the importance of this point?  How do you think Salva will survive in the desert?