Ch.16-17 A Long Walk to Water

In Nya's story, her father and other men are working to clear the land to build. Nya asks her father what they will be building. What do YOU think they are building?

What had Salva noticed about his new neighborhood in New York? Check all that apply (3).

• It was a mostly white neighborhood

• There were no dirt roads

• His new family didn't want people to see Salva

• All the buildings had electricity

• People didn't go out during the day

Why was Salva grateful for his studies (his school work)?

As Salva learned more english, what about the language confused him?

What took months for Salva to get sorted so he could travel? Why was he traveling?

At the beginning of Chapter 17, Nya finds out what they are building. What are they building and why is Nya so happy about it?

Describe the reunion between Salva and his father.

How long had it been since Salva had last seen his father?

• 7 years

• 13 years

• 47 years

• 19 years

What did Salva learn about his other family members? His mother, his sisters, his brothers?

How did Salva use his uncles' words "...a step at a time..." to help him with goal?