A Long Walk to Water Chapter 6 Comprehension Questions

What is one thing that Nya likes about the camp?

• The idea that she gets to sleep in a makeshift tent.

• Nya did not have to carry all of their things to the new camp.

• Nya did not have to make two long trips to find water.

• It gave her more time to hunt with her brother.

Nya’s mother does not like the camp. Which is NOT one of her reasons?

• Nya’s mother is afraid that they will run in Dinka tribesmen.

• She does not like the fact that they cannot bring any of their things.

• She does not like that the family has to sleep in makeshift tents.

• Her mother is upset that the water is not all that clean by the pond.

“Salva’s mouth opened and closed as if he was a fish.” What figurative term is being used in this sentence?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What does Salva infer about his uncle carrying the rifle?

• He is dangerous, and he may hurt the others in the group.

• He is a leader of the group.

• He works for the government, and he will lead them to a safe place.

• He has an easy way of hunting.

Uncle says, “Eh, Nephew!” he said in a cheerful voice. “We are together now, so I will look after you!”

What is NOT something Salva’s uncle is trying to do?

• Salva’s uncle is trying to take his mind off of his family, and cheer him up.

• Salva’s uncle is telling him that he will be his new guardian.

• He is trying to make Salva worry.

• Salva’s uncle is trying to instill hope in him.

Why is Salva so miserable after eating the Topi?

• Salva’s uncle did not cook the meat enough.

• Salva did not eat enough food.

• Salva has never eaten Topi before, and it made his stomach extremely sick.

• Salva ate too fast because he was so hungry.

Which is NOT an event working against the group’s survival?

• The sun

• Lions and the wilderness

• Hunger

• Mosquitos

“His face became very solemn when Salva told him that he had not seen nor heard a single word of his family in all that time.”

What does the word “solemn” mean?

• Excited

• Angry

• Serious

• Compassionate

What does the saying, “A cold fist seemed to grip Salva’s heart” mean?

• Salva is cold, and he needs to find warmth.

• Something punched Salva’s chest.

• Salva is extremely upset and distraught over a situation.

• Literally, a cold fist is gripping his heart.

“As he opened his eyes, he heard wailing.” What does the word “wailing” mean?

• Yelling

• In pain

• Crying uncontrollably

• Chaos