Long Walk to Water

Describe the main events that drive the plot of Salva's story.

• Salva's main events include his happy childhood, his journey through the forest, and his arrival at a theme park.

• Salva's main events include his journey through the ocean, his arrival at a deserted island, and his rescue by pirates.

• Salva's main events include his family reunion, his journey through the mountains, and his arrival at a school.

• Salva's main events include his separation from his family, his journey through the desert, and his arrival at a refugee camp.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Plot comprehension: How does the author build tension and suspense in Nya's narrative?

• Through the use of humor and lighthearted dialogue

• Through the use of short, choppy sentences, vivid descriptions, and the constant threat of danger.

• By including detailed explanations and background information

• By using long, descriptive sentences and a peaceful setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How old was Nya at the beginning of the novel?

• 12

• 10

• 11

• 5

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What happened the morning after Salva slept in the barn with the other villagers?

• Soliders took him to a reble camp

• He was left by the villagers

• He woke up and left with the villagers

• He met up with his family and left with them

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Salva call the old woman who lived in the house, where he slept in the barn?

• Madam

• Auntie

• Mummie

• Aunt

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Salva's father do?

• Lawyer

• Village judge

• Teacher

• Soldier

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the name of Salva's village? 

• Uganda

• Loun-Ariik

• Kakuma

• Dinka

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Who is Marial?

• Salva's brother

• Salva's friend

• Nya's brother

• Nya's friend

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In what country is the novel first set?

• Egypt

• Sudan

• United States

• Ethiopia

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Where does this story mostly take place?

• Sudan

• Egypt

• England

• Canada

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3