Long Walk to Water Review

How does the wartime setting influence Salva’s behavior?

• He appears to be confused.

• He acts out of anger.

• He assumes the role of a caregiver.

• He accepts the responsibility of an adult.

The last three lines of the story show that Salva is —

• A. beginning to get upset

• B. wondering what to do

• C. worried about his family

• D. becoming aware of his situation

Mark whether the phrase depicts Salva's internal or external conflict.

"Thoughts kept going through his head in rhythm with his steps."

• A. internal conflict

• B. external conflict

What additional information would help the reader predict what will happen to Salva? (There are three correct answers!)

• Salva is growing up in Sudan during a time when rebels controlled the country.

• More information about the rebels and the methods they used to gain control would help the reader predict what will happen to Salva.

• Salva asks a lot of questions, such as “Where are we going?” and “Where is my family?” and does not understand the rebels’ plans.

• To know how old Salva and his sister are.

What is the purpose of including the questions in italicized text throughout the story? (Select four correct answers!)

• The questions show how much Salva hates his home.

• “What are they going to do to us?” do not explain what is happening in the story.

• They are written as short, fleeting thoughts to show that Salva is upset and worried about what will happen to him and his family.

• The questions add tension and explain what Salva is confused about.

• The questions in italic text show Salva's thoughts.

Where are both Salva and Nya from?

• Ethiopia

• Northern Sudan

• Kenya

• Southern Sudan

Who did Salva reunite with in the land of the Atuot people?

• His father.

• His grandfather.

• His mother.

• His uncle.

How does the wartime setting influence Salva’s behavior?

• He appears to be confused.

• He acts out of anger.

• He assumes the role of a caregiver.

• He accepts the responsibility of an adult.

The last three lines of the story show that Salva is —

• A. beginning to get upset

• B. wondering what to do

• C. worried about his family

• D. becoming aware of his situation

Mark whether the phrase depicts Salva's internal or external conflict. "Thoughts kept going through his head in rhythm with his steps."

• A. internal conflict

• B. external conflict