Exploring Chapter 15 of A Long Walk to Water

What was the initial condition of the water that sprang out of the borehole?

• Clear and clean

• Brown and muddy

• Salty and undrinkable

• Cold and refreshing

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why did the mothers hold their children back from drinking the water immediately?

• The water was muddy and not yet clean

• The water was too hot

• The water was poisoned

• They wanted to save the water

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did DEP explain about the muddy water?

• It was from a nearby river

• It was contaminated with chemicals

• It was mixed with old pond water

• It was naturally brown

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Who were the 'Lost Boys'?

• Boys who lost their way in the forest

• Boys who lost their homes and families due to war

• Boys who were lost at sea

• Boys who were lost in a city

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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 was Salva's main concern while the aid worker was speaking?

• He might misunderstand something important

• He might lose his belongings

• He might miss the bus

• He might get sick

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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 new items did Salva receive at the processing center?

• New clothes including underwear, socks, and sneakers

• Food and water

• Books and toys

• A new backpack

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Salva feel about wearing all the new clothes at once?

• Confused

• Excited

• Overwhelmed

• Indifferent

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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 was Salva's reaction to seeing the plane for the first time?

• He was disappointed

• He was scared

• He was amazed

• He was indifferent

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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 was Salva's main worry during his flight to Rochester?

• He might lose his luggage

• His new family might not be there

• He might get lost

• The plane might crash

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How did Salva feel when he met his new family?

• Relieved and welcomed

• Scared and anxious

• Indifferent and tired

• Angry and upset

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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