Salva's Journey and Themes in Water

The video features a discussion with author Linda Sue Park about her book 'A Long Walk to Water'. The show includes a quiz segment with an eighth-grade fan, Chasity, who answers questions about the book. Linda Sue Park shares insights into the book's background, her writing process, and the real-life inspiration behind the story. The discussion highlights the book's themes and the author's choices in character development and narrative structure.

What year was 'A Long Walk to Water' published?

• 2020

• 2005

• 2010

• 2015

Who was the first family member Salva met during his travels?

• His cousin

• His father

• His brother

• His uncle

What caused Salva's eye to swell shut, which he thought was worth it?

• Honey

• Berries

• Fish

• Nuts

Towards which country did Salva and his group walk from Sudan?

• Egypt

• Ethiopia

• Uganda

• Kenya

What is referred to as the 'iron giraffe' in the book?

• A crane

• A drilling rig

• A tall tree

• A water tower

What were the boys displaced by war known as in America?

• Refugee Kids

• Warriors

• Lost Boys

• Survivors

What drink did Salva request on the plane from Nairobi?

• Sprite

• Pepsi

• Fanta

• Coca-Cola

In which city did Salva live with his family in New York?

• Albany

• Buffalo

• Syracuse

• Rochester

Why did Linda Sue Park choose to include Nya's perspective in the book?

• To introduce a new character

• To add more pages

• To cover a gap in the story

• To focus solely on Salva

What is the main theme of Salva's current work as depicted in the book?

• Bringing water

• Providing food

• Building schools

• Teaching English