Long Walk to Water Review

15. Why was Salva's father sick?

• Dehydration (thirst).

• Contaminated water.

• Mosquitoes.

• Burns.

What did Nya say to Salva when they met?

• "You're awesome dude."

• "Thank you for bringing the water."

• "What can I do to help?"

• "Where can I get food now?"

Salva and Nya are both 11 years old at the start of the story.

• True

• False

Glancing at her little sister: Nya did not say what she was thinking, that Akeer, who was only five years old, was too small and walked too slowly. What can best be inferred from this passage?

• Akeer was excited to go with Nya to fetch some water.

• Nya's mother is very strict.

• Nya was annoyed that she had to take her younger sister to the pond.

• It was time for Nya to train Akeer to fetch water from the pond.

Which event in Salva's life forced him to grow up the most?

• Adjusting to life in America

• Running into the bush after his school was attacked

• Uncle's death

• Reuniting with his father

What can BEST be inferred from this passage?

• Salva is going to give up.

• Salva is sad and disappointed.

• Salva is going to move on without the others.

• The old woman will have mercy on him and take him with her.

How does Salva initially feel about America?

• America is vastly different from Sudan.

• America is overcrowded.

• America is the land of opportunity.

• America is very similar to Sudan.

What is the primary theme of 'A Long Walk to Water'?

• Survival and perseverance

• Love and friendship

• Wealth and power

• Technology and innovation

Which character in 'A Long Walk to Water' is based on a real person?

• Nya

• Salva

• Akeer

• Dep

What literary device is used frequently in 'A Long Walk to Water' to tell the story?

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Metaphor

• Personification