Ch. 1-3 A Long Walk to Water Review

What is the central idea of Salva's story in Chapter 1?

• Boys in Sudan need to honor their fathers
• Life is easier for those who follow the laws of the government.
• Students should learn the importance of following directions from teachers.
• Life can change quickly from predictable to disorderly.

What is the purpose of Nya's journey each day?

• To escape the war 
• To get water 
• To feed her family 
• To help her cousins 

What language is Salva learning to speak?

• Spanish

• English

• French

• Arabic

Why does Salva learn Arabic Language?

• A. His father is a successful judge and it is important to know how to speak Arabic.
• The Dinka must also be able to speak to others in Arabic.
• C. It is the official language of the Sudanese government.
• D. Salva wants to impress his brothers by learning the Arabic language.

Why doesn't Salva attend school year round?

• During the rainy season his family moved away from their village.
• During the dry season his family moved away from the village.
• He had to help take care of the herd of cattle.
• He had to walk to get water for his family.

How old was Salva when the war came to his village?

• 11

• 10

• 12

• 9

This novel is set mainly in _______.

• Egypt
• Sudan
• Congo
• Libya

Who was fighting the war in Sudan?

• The Dinka and Nuer tribes

• Sudan and Ethiopia

• The rebels and the Sudanese government

• The United States and Africa

Why was there war in Sudan?

• The government wanted all of Sudan to become Muslim but people in the south had different religions and did not want to practice Islam.
• B. The government forced all people in southern Sudan to speak Arabic.
• C. The government wanted all tribes to send their daughters to school.
• D. The government and Dinka tribes were fighting over water rights.

Whose story line is referred to in the following excerpt?“Going, the big plastic container held only air.”

• Salva's mother
• Salva's teacher
• Nya
• Salva