Ch. 7-8

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What difficult choice is Nya's family faced with? What choice do they make for Akeer?

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What is the family told to do to keep Akeer from getting sick again? Why will this be difficult for them to accomplish?

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Salva is not sure if the fishermen share with Uncle because he has a gun or because he seems to be the leader of the group? Which do you feel is more likely? Explain.

According to the World Health Organization, waterborne diseases are the leading cause of death around the world.  Look up one of the following waterborne diseases and answer these questions:
Cholera
Typhoid
Guinea Worm
Dysentery

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What are the symptoms?

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How wide-spread is this disease?

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How is it treated?

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How deadly is it?

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What difficult choice is Nya's family faced with? What choice do they make for Akeer?

What is the family told to do to keep Akeer from getting sick again? Why will this be difficult for them to accomplish?

Salva is not sure if the fishermen share with Uncle because he has a gun or because he seems to be the leader of the group? Which do you feel is more likely? Explain.

What are the symptoms?

How wide-spread is this disease?

How is it treated?

How deadly is it?

How can it be avoided?