Exploring Chapter 18 of A Long Walk to Water

What was the name of the school in America that funded the well?

• Elm Street School

• Maple Avenue School

• Pine Hill School

• Oakwood School

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How did the villagers celebrate the completion of the well?

• By having a feast

• By taking a group photo

• By dancing around the well

• By singing songs

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What improvements are expected in the village after the well is completed?

• A new church, playground, and store

• A new road, hospital, and library

• A new bridge, park, and restaurant

• A new school, marketplace, and clinic

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who will be responsible for maintaining the well?

• Nya's uncle alone

• A group of villagers

• The crew leader

• The village chief

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What tribe does the crew leader belong to?

• Nuer

• Anuak

• Shilluk

• Dinka

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Nya say to the crew leader to express her gratitude?

• Thank you for bringing the water

• You are very kind

• We appreciate your help

• You have saved us

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the name of Salva Dut's organization?

• Water for Africa

• Water for Sudan

• Clean Water Initiative

• Sudan Water Project

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What two qualities does Salva Dut emphasize as important for overcoming challenges?

• Wisdom and intelligence

• Strength and courage

• Hope and perseverance

• Patience and kindness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What major event is the story based on?

• The First Sudanese Civil War

• The Second Sudanese Civil War

• The Ethiopian-Sudanese War

• The Darfur Conflict

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What significant action did the United States government take in 2002 regarding Sudan?

• Signed a peace treaty

• Sent troops to Sudan

• Imposed economic sanctions

• Passed the Sudan Peace Act

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2