Challenging Quiz on A Long Walk to Water

Which character is first introduced as a young boy living in Southern Sudan in 1985, whose daily life is disrupted by war?

• Nya, who walks to the pond for water each day

• Salva, who is separated from his family at school

• Uncle Jewiir, who leads a group of boys across the desert

• Marial, who is Salva’s childhood friend from the same village

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What is the primary setting for Nya’s story in the first six chapters of "A Long Walk to Water"?

• The refugee camp in Ethiopia

• The arid region near a pond in Southern Sudan

• The bustling city of Juba

• The Nile River delta

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Which of the following best describes the main reason Salva is forced to flee his village?

• A severe drought that destroys crops and livestock

• The outbreak of civil war and the arrival of armed rebels

• A deadly disease that spreads through the community

• The construction of a new government dam

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Who is the character that helps Salva find a group to travel with after he is left alone at the barn?

• Nya’s mother, who offers him water

• An older woman from his village

• Uncle Jewiir, his father’s brother

• A Dinka chief

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Which of the following quotes from the novel best illustrates the theme of perseverance in the face of hardship?

• “Salva’s eyes filled with tears. He did not want to be left alone.”

• “He would walk as far as he could, then he would walk farther.”

• “The pond was muddy, and the water tasted of clay.”

• “Nya’s family moved twice a year for water.”

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Which figurative language device is used in the following quote: “The sun was relentless, each step a struggle against the heat”?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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What is the significance of water in both Nya’s and Salva’s stories during the first six chapters?

• It is a symbol of hope and survival, connecting their struggles

• It represents the wealth and prosperity of their villages

• It is a source of conflict between the Dinka and Nuer tribes

• It is only important for Nya, not for Salva

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Which of the following best explains why Nya’s family moves twice a year?

• To avoid the dangers of wild animals during the dry season

• To find better grazing land for their cattle

• To be closer to water sources as the seasons change

• To escape from the fighting between tribes

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How does the author use the parallel structure of Nya’s and Salva’s stories to enhance the novel’s themes?

• By showing that both characters face identical challenges in the same time period

• By contrasting their experiences to highlight the differences between boys and girls in Sudan

• By weaving together their separate struggles with water to emphasize universal hardship and resilience

• By focusing only on Salva’s journey and using Nya’s story as a background

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Analyze the following quote and determine its deeper meaning: “Salva’s mouth was as dry as the dust on the road.”

• It literally describes Salva’s thirst after walking for hours

• It uses a simile to emphasize the extreme dehydration and suffering Salva endures

• It suggests that Salva is covered in dust from the road

• It implies that Salva is longing for his family

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