A Long Walk to Water Chapter 9

As used in the literary text, A Long Walk to Water, which pair of words is most OPPOSITE in meaning?

• dry, parched

• never-ending, external

• crying, sobs

• sips, gulps

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The next day was a precise copy of the one before.

Which word means the same or almost the same as precise?

• perform

• exact

• opposite

• eternal

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Uncle told Salva to try to make it to the bushes, then (a)   , then to the lone ​ (b)  

• try to make it to the clump of rocks
• get a drink from the pond
• acacia bush
• cactus
• group of other people walking

Salva's Uncle recognized that he was struggling because he was dehydrated, tired, and in pain. He encouraged him to keep going by trying to get him to make it just a little distance instead of being overwhelmed with how far he still had to travel.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Compare and contrast the experiences of Nya and Salva in these chapters.

• Nya faces challenges related to fetching water daily from a distant pond, while Salva navigates through war-torn regions to access water sources and reach safety.

• Nya and Salva have no significant differences in their experiences

• Nya and Salva both come from affluent families

• Nya and Salva face similar challenges related to water scarcity

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.W.6.1B

Ch.9 What subject are the visitors to Nya's village discussing with the village's chief?

• Building schools

• Water

• The war

• The Dinka tibe

Ch. 9 How long did Uncle say that it would take to cross the Akobo desert?

• Five Days

• Six weeks

• Three days

• Two days

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Ch. 9 What happened to Salva in the desert that caused him terrible pain?

• His toenail came off

• He got bit by a snake

• He was attacked by another group member

• He passed out

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Ch. 9 What does one woman in the group do for the dying men in the desert?

• Gives him food

• Helps him up

• Gives him water

• Buries him after he dies

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

Which theme does the author develop in Chapter 9 of A Long Walk to Water. Pick all that apply (hint there is more then one)

• Family is our most important support

• Nature can present many challenges to humans.

• In challenging situations, it can be helpful to focus only on small steps.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5