A Long Walk to Water Chapters 1-6

This novel is set mainly in _______.

• Egypt
• Sudan
• Nile
• The United States

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Read the following excerpt and answer the question that follows:“When he got to the door, he looked out.  Everyone was running—men, children, women carrying babies.  The air was full of dust that had been kicked up by all those running feet.  Some of the men were shouting and waving guns.” This excerpt indicates to the reader that something is disrupting the normal day in Salva’s village.  What has happened?

• 
  A tornado

  
  

• A massive rainstorm
• An elephant stampede
• A battle between the army and rebels

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What do the markings on a man’s face indicate?

• What tribe he belongs to
• What his name is
• Which army he is a member of
• Torture by Sudanese rebels

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Whose story line is referred to in the following excerpt?“Going, the big plastic container held only air.”

• Uncle
• Akeer
• Nya
• Salva

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Based on the map, why do you think Sudan might be likely to have a civil war?

• The map shows only one river in Sudan.  It might be difficult to travel in the country.
• The map shows seven tribes in Sudan.  It might be difficult for all the tribes to cooperate.
• The map shows only three cities.  The cities could be fighting over which city is the capital
• The map shows nine neighboring countries.  Some of those countries could be trying to take over parts of Sudan.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Why does Salva learn Arabic Language?

• A. His father is a successful judge and it is important to know how to speak Arabic.
• The Dinka must also be able to speak to others in Arabic.
• C. It is the official language of the Sudanese government.
• D. Salva wants to impress his brothers by learning the Arabic language.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the central 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 from teachers.
• Life can change quickly from predictable to disorderly.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why don't Salva's sisters, Akit and Agnath, go to school?

• They are girls.
• They are too young.
• They do not want to go.
• They have to herd cows. 

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why doesn't Salva attend school year round?

• During the rainy season his family moved away from their village.
• During the dry season his family moved away from the village.
• He had to help take care of the herd of cattle.
• He had to walk to get water for his family.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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

• clothe
• bake
• prepare
• hunt

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4