A Long Walk to Water: Chapters 1-10

Front

Where are both Nya and Salva from?

Back

Southern Sudan

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is Salva’s motivation for running away from his village?

Back

The people, especially young boys, wanted to go to the opposite direction from the rebels.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Which of the following is the best definition of a civil war?

Back

A conflict between different groups in a country.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Which point of view is the following statement written in: 'Salva escapes the school and runs into the bush. Then some of the men gathered and talked for a few moments. One of them called out, 'Villages--group yourselves by villages.'?

Back

Third Person.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Does Salva give water to the people on the ground?

Back

No, but he wanted to share his water.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the main theme of 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

Survival and resilience in the face of adversity.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

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.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What does Nya have to do every day?

Back

Walk long distances to fetch water for her family.

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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 the story?

Back

Water represents life, survival, and the struggles faced by the characters.

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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

Front

What challenges does Salva face during his journey?

Back

He faces hunger, fear, and the loss of family and friends.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3