A Long Walk to Water Chapter 1 Questions

What is the main idea of Salva's story in Chapter 1?

• Boys in Sudan need to honor their fathers.

• Life is easier for those who follow the laws of the government.

• Students should learn the importance of following directions.

• Life can change quickly from predictable to disorderly.

"Some of them gathered wood to build a fire. Others helped clean and dress the animal. Then they roasted it on the fire." Which word means the same or almost the same as dress as used in the sentence above?

• clothe

• prepare

• bake

• hunt

Why was there war in Sudan?

• The government wanted all of Sudan to become Muslim, but people in the south had different religions and did not want to practice Islam.

• The government forced all people in southern Sudan to speak Arabic.

• The government wanted all tribes to send their daughters to school.

• The government and Dinka tribes were fighting over water rights.

Who are the rebels in Chapter 1?

• People in Northern Sudan who want freedom to practice their own religion.

• People in Southern Sudan who want freedom to practice their own religion.

• People in Northern Sudan who wanted Southern Sudan to become Muslim.

• People in Southern Sudan who wanted Northern Sudan to become Muslim.

Why did the author say "going was easy" when she described the ways Nya could carry the container?

• She didn't have to carry a container on the way there.

• She had someone walking with her to help her with the container.

• The container had very little water that she could drink on the way there.

• The container was empty and easy to carry.

What is one challenge that Nya didn't have to face on her walk for water?

• wild animals

• time

• heat

• thorns

Why did Salva's teacher instruct the boys to run "into the bush"?

• That is where their parents would find them.

• They would be safe there because it was away from the gunfire.

• The soldiers were there to protect them.

• There would be people there waiting to help them.