A Long Walk to Water 4-6

No one seems to want to take Salva with them.  How does their point of view differ from Salva's?

• They think Salva will be a nuisance while Salva believes he can keep up with the tribe.
• They think Salva will fight to become the leader while Salva believes he is weak.
• The others think that Dinka are small minded, and Salva believes in "big things".

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.6.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

How do Nya's and her mother's point of view differ in the act of taking the sister along to find water?

• Nya feels her sister will learn a lot from the trip and her mother feels that she is not ready for the journey.
• Nya feels Akeer will slow her down and her mother believes that she needs to learn the job.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is the main idea of Salva’s story in chapter 4?

• Hunger can be a serious problem during wartime.
• Safety can be found easier in large groups of people.
• During difficult times there are still people who show kindness.
• People need to learn how to depend on themselves during hard times.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Buksa cocked his head and furrowed his brow, listening. What word means the SAME or almost the same as cocked as used in the sentence above?

• hung
• tilted
• shook
• nodded

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why is the time period Salva lives in important to the story? Choose the BEST answer.

• The time in history explains the problems Salva faces due to civil war.
  
• The time in history reveals the types of terrain that Salva walked through.
  
• The time in history demonstrates why cattle are important to the Dinka.
• The time in history explains how difficult it can be to find food.
  

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why did Nya and her family only live by the lake for five months a year?

• It was when they visited the rest of her tribe.
• It was their vacation home.
• Nya’s family only lived by the lake for five months a year because of the fighting with the Dinka tribe and they only need water during the dry season.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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What is the main idea of Salva’s story in chapter 5?

• Walking for long distances can wear a person down.
• Finding food when you are hungry is a great treat.
• Even during hard times there can be positive experiences.
• When people travel together they are safer.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Nothing had ever tasted so good as those pieces of honeycomb dripping with rich, luscious gold sweetness. What word means the same or almost the same as luscious?

• disgusting
• dedicated
• delicious
• decent

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Nya’s job at the lake camp was the same as at home: to fetch water. What does fetch mean as used in this sentence?

• to get and bring back
• to drill
• to achieve a good price

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Salva is from the _______ tribe.

• Dinka
• Nuer

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9