A Long Walk to Water Chapters 1-6

Front

Why doesn't Nya want to walk to the pond with Akeer?

Back

Akeer is too small, and she will slow Nya down.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does the author mean by 'He signed, and Salva heard that sigh all the way to his heart'?

Back

Salva feels the same sadness that Marial feels.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What motivates Salva to keep moving forward despite the hardships he faces?

Back

The hope of finding his family again.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Buksa hears and follows a bird that will lead them to honey. This shows that Buksa is...

Back

Resourceful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Nya's daily routine is to get the water for her family. What is the best word to characterize her based on this information?

Back

Determined.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of water in Nya's life?

Back

Water is essential for survival and represents hope and struggle.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does Salva's journey differ from Nya's?

Back

Salva is searching for his family while Nya is focused on daily survival.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does family play in Salva's motivation?

Back

Family represents hope and the reason for his perseverance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What does the character of Nya teach us about resilience?

Back

Nya's determination to fetch water daily shows her strength and resilience.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the setting influence the characters' actions in the story?

Back

The harsh environment drives the characters to prioritize survival.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3