Exploring Chapter 7 of A Long Walk to Water

What was Naya's main concern about her sister Akeer?

• Akeer was not eating enough.

• Akeer was not complaining anymore.

• Akeer was playing too much.

• Akeer was sleeping too much.

What did Naya's uncle suggest to help Akeer?

• Taking her to a medical clinic.

• Taking her to a nearby village.

• Giving her traditional herbs.

• Letting her rest at home.

Why was Salva clinging to his uncle?

• He was tired.

• He was hungry.

• He was cold.

• He was afraid of getting lost.

What did Salva's uncle promise to do to protect him?

• Find food.

• Build a shelter.

• Stay awake all night.

• Shoot any lion that comes near.

What did Salva hope about Marial's fate?

• That Marial had escaped.

• That Marial was hiding.

• That Marial was taken by another group.

• That Marial was killed instantly.

What did Salva's uncle say they would encounter after crossing the Nile?

• A forest.

• A desert.

• A mountain range.

• A village.

How did the group plan to cross the Nile River?

• By walking around it.

• By using boats.

• By building a bridge.

• By swimming.

What material did the group use to build the canoes?

• Metal.

• Plastic.

• Wood.

• Papyrus reeds.

How did Salva feel while working on the canoes?

• Bored.

• Angry.

• Worried.

• Busy and less worried.

What did Salva do as the canoe floated out into the Nile?

• He started paddling.

• He gripped the sides tightly.

• He jumped out.

• He sang a song.