A Long Walk To Water Chapter 12

Front

What river were Salva and other refugees being forced toward?

Back

Gilo

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Front

Describe the appearance of the school in the refugee camp.

Back

It was a small tent.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Front

What does Salva tell himself to cope with his situation?

Back

I need only to get through the rest of this day.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

How does Salva feel without his family?

Back

He feels like he is standing on the edge of a giant hole.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is the river known for?

Back

Crocodiles.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

What emotional state does Salva experience throughout Chapter 12?

Back

He experiences feelings of loneliness and despair.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the giant hole symbolize in Salva's experience?

Back

It symbolizes his feelings of loss and emptiness without his family.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the significance of the Gilo river in the story?

Back

It represents both danger and a barrier for the refugees.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Front

How does the environment of the refugee camp affect Salva's education?

Back

It limits his education to makeshift schooling in small tents.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What coping mechanism does Salva use to manage his fear and uncertainty?

Back

He focuses on getting through one day at a time.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3