Understanding 'A Long Walk to Water'

The transcript narrates the story of Nia and Salva in Sudan. Nia, an 11-year-old girl, embarks on a daily journey to fetch water, facing the challenges of heat and distance. Meanwhile, Salva, a young boy, attends school and reflects on his family life and responsibilities. As the narrative unfolds, Salva's village is engulfed in chaos due to the civil war, forcing him to flee into the bush, away from home.

What is the setting of the book 'A Long Walk to Water'?

• Northern Sudan, 1990

• Southern Sudan, 2008

• Western Sudan, 1985

• Eastern Sudan, 2000

What is Nia's task in the story?

• Fetching water

• Tending to cattle

• Gathering firewood

• Cooking meals

How does Nia carry the water container?

• On her head

• In a backpack

• By her side or cradled in her arms

• On a cart

What language does Salva learn at school?

• English

• Arabic

• French

• Swahili

Why can't Salva attend school all year round?

• He has to work in the fields

• He dislikes school

• His family moves during the dry season

• The school is too far

What is Salva's father's occupation?

• Village judge

• Teacher

• Shopkeeper

• Farmer

What do Salva and the other boys make out of clay?

• Tools

• Toys

• Cows

• Houses

What event disrupts Salva's school day?

• A festival

• Gunfire

• A storm

• A fire drill

What does the teacher instruct the students to do during the gunfire?

• Run into the bush

• Hide under their desks

• Run home

• Stay in the classroom

What is the main reason for the conflict in Southern Sudan?

• Religious differences

• Economic issues

• Territorial disputes

• Political corruption