Exploring Characters and Events

Who is the main male character introduced in the first three chapters of "A Long Walk to Water"?

• Salva

• Nya

• Michael

• Uncle Jewiir

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What country is the setting for the events in chapters 1-3 of "A Long Walk to Water"?

• Ethiopia

• Sudan

• Kenya

• Egypt

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which character is responsible for fetching water for her family in the story?

• Salva

• Nya

• Akeer

• Marial

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What event causes Salva to flee his school?

• A fire

• An attack by rebels

• A flood

• A wild animal

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following best describes the environment Nya travels through to get water?

• Dense forest

• Rocky mountains

• Dry, hot land

• Snowy fields

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Summarize what happens to Salva after he leaves his school.

• He returns home safely.

• He joins a group of villagers fleeing violence.

• He is captured by soldiers.

• He hides in the school building.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Nya have to walk such a long distance every day?

• To go to school

• To visit relatives

• To fetch water for her family

• To find food

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Salva feel when he realizes he is separated from his family?

• Relieved

• Excited

• Frightened and alone

• Angry

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What motivates Nya to continue her daily journey for water despite the difficulties?

• She enjoys walking

• She wants to avoid chores at home

• Her family depends on her for water

• She is searching for her lost brother

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Based on the text, what can you infer about the challenges faced by children in Sudan during this time?

• They have plenty of food and water.

• They live in peace and safety.

• They face danger, scarcity, and must take on adult responsibilities.

• They spend most of their time playing.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1