Exploring Chapter 16 of A Long Walk to Water

The video covers two parallel stories: Nia's village in Sudan starting a water project and Salva's life in America. Salva adapts to a new culture, learns English, and joins a volleyball team. He later discovers his father is alive in Sudan and plans a journey to reunite with him, overcoming numerous challenges.

What were the villagers doing after seeing the first spray of water?

• Building houses

• Clearing the land

• Planting trees

• Celebrating

What did Nia's father hint at building?

• A well

• A market

• A hospital

• A school

What surprised Salva about the roads in Rochester?

• They were all dirt roads

• They were full of potholes

• They were all paved

• They were very narrow

What did Salva find confusing about the English language?

• The grammar rules

• The pronunciation of letters

• The vocabulary

• The writing system

What activity did Salva join that reminded him of the refugee camp?

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Running

• Volleyball

Who sent Salva the email about his father?

• His uncle

• A friend

• His cousin

• His brother

Where was Salva's father recovering?

• In a hospital in Juba

• In a hospital in Kampala

• In a clinic in Southern Sudan

• In a refugee camp

What was one of the challenges Salva faced in planning his trip to Sudan?

• Finding a guide

• Learning the local language

• Raising money

• Getting permits

How did Salva travel from Kampala to Juba?

• By bus

• By boat

• By train

• By plane

What was Salva's reaction upon entering the recovery room?

• He was confused

• He was overwhelmed with emotion

• He was calm and composed

• He felt lost