"A Long Walk to Water" Chapters 1-4

Front

What is the significance of the Dinka people in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

The Dinka people are significant as they represent Salva's ethnic group, highlighting themes of identity and belonging in the story.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Who is the author of 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

Linda Sue Park.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What are the two main storylines in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

The two main storylines follow Salva, a boy fleeing war, and Nya, a girl fetching water.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Why do Salva's sisters not go to school?

Back

They do not go to school because they are girls.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the use of different colors and fonts signify in the novel?

Back

It distinguishes between the two storylines of Salva and Nya.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What part of the story plot diagram do chapters 1-4 represent?

Back

They represent the introduction.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a key theme in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

A key theme is survival and resilience in the face of adversity.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What challenges does Salva face in the early chapters?

Back

Salva faces abandonment, fear, and the struggle for survival.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

How does Nya's daily routine reflect the challenges of her community?

Back

Nya's routine of fetching water illustrates the scarcity of resources and the burden placed on women and girls.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What role does water play in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

Water symbolizes life, hope, and the struggle for survival.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2