A Long Walk to Water

How does the reader know there are problems with the water that Nya brings home to her family?

•  The water is described as lukewarm, not hot or cold.
• The walk to get water is filled with sand and thorns.
• The people wade into the water, along with birds and cattle.  The water is described as muddy.
• The jug she collects water in cannot be washed.

The main reason Salva could tell if someone was not of his tribe was by

• their tatoos
• their language
• the markings on their forehead
• the color of their skin

The Dinka tribe man's wealth was measured by

• the number of cows they owned
• their number of wives
• the size of their hut
• the number of animal skins they owned

What is the purpose of Nya's journey each day?

• To escape the war 
• To get water 
• To feed her family 
• To help her cousins 

The Nuer tribe and the Dinkas are _______.

• allies in the war
• enemies

Why does the author have Nya's story in brown text and Salva's story in black text?

• The author wanted to create a structure for the reader to understand there are two different stories happening
• The author thought it was entertaining
• The author wanted to set the tone of the book
• The author's favorite colors are brown and black

No one seems to want to take Salva with them.  How does their point of view differ from Salva's?

• They think Salva will be a nuisance while Salva believes he can keep up with the tribe.
• They think Salva will fight to become the leader while Salva believes he is weak.
• The others think that Dinka are small minded, and Salva believes in "big things".

Why is the time period Salva lives in important to the story? Choose the BEST answer.

• The time in history explains the problems Salva faces due to civil war.
  
• The time in history reveals the types of terrain that Salva walked through.
  
• The time in history demonstrates why cattle are important to the Dinka.
• The time in history explains how difficult it can be to find food.
  

What is the main idea of Salva’s story in chapter 4?

• Hunger can be a serious problem during wartime.
• Safety can be found easier in large groups of people.
• During difficult times there are still people who show kindness.
• People need to learn how to depend on themselves during hard times.

How do Nya's and her mother's point of view differ in the act of taking the sister along to find water?

• Nya feels her sister will learn a lot from the trip and her mother feels that she is not ready for the journey.
• Nya feels Akeer will slow her down and her mother believes that she needs to learn the job.