Salva's Journey and Key Characters

The video covers Chapter 4 of 'A Long Walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park. It follows two parallel stories: Nia's daily routine of fetching water in Southern Sudan in 2008, and Salva's journey in 1985 as he joins a group of refugees fleeing conflict. Nia's story highlights the challenges of daily life, while Salva's narrative focuses on survival, hope, and the kindness of strangers. The chapter ends with a moment of relief as the group discovers honey, providing a temporary respite from their struggles.

What is Nia's daily task during the dry season?

• Cooking meals for the family

• Tending to the livestock

• Collecting firewood

• Fetching water from a pond

Why does Nia's mother want her to take her sister along?

• To keep her company

• To teach her the routine

• To protect her from danger

• To help carry more water

What is Salva's initial reaction when he realizes he is alone?

• He is excited

• He feels hopeless

• He is hopeful

• He feels relieved

Why are the people in the group hesitant to take Salva with them?

• He is too loud

• He is from a different tribe

• He is too young to work

• He is sick

What motivates the group to finally accept Salva?

• He offers them food

• He is from the Dinka tribe

• He promises to work hard

• He knows the way to safety

What is the main challenge Salva faces during the journey?

• Avoiding wild animals

• Crossing rivers

• Dealing with hunger

• Finding shelter

Who is Buxa and what is his significance in the story?

• A leader of the Dinka group

• A soldier from the war

• A young man from the Jur-chol tribe

• Salva's long-lost brother

How does Buxa help the group find food?

• He finds a fruit tree

• He trades with another group

• He hunts animals

• He follows a honeyguide bird

What does the group discover thanks to Buxa's guidance?

• A safe path through the forest

• A freshwater spring

• A beehive

• A hidden village

What is the significance of the honeyguide bird in the story?

• It signals the end of the journey

• It helps them find food

• It warns them of danger

• It leads the group to safety