A Long Walk to Water Flashcard Chapters 1-9

Front

How did Salva and the group cross the Nile River?

Back

They built a boat of reeds.

Front

Which event happens first?

Back

Uncle Jewiir reassures Salva he is safe from the lions.

Front

What is the purpose of Nya's journey each day?

Back

To get water.

Front

True or False: The Sudanese Civil War is the same as the Dinka and Nuer rivalry?

Back

False.

Front

What was the official language of the Sudanese government?

Back

Arabic.

Front

What does Salva's journey symbolize in the story?

Back

The struggle for survival and hope.

Front

Who is Salva's main source of support during his journey?

Back

Uncle Jewiir.

Front

What challenges does Nya face in her daily journey?

Back

Long distances and the risk of conflict.

Front

What does the Nile River represent in the story?

Back

A barrier and a source of life.

Front

How does the environment affect the characters' journeys?

Back

It presents obstacles like drought and danger.