A Long Walk to Water Chapter 11 & 12

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What country were Salva and his group fleeing to in Chapter 11 of 'A Long Walk to Water'?

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Ethiopia

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Who is the leader that Salva's group mourned in Chapter 11?

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Salva's uncle

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What were the two dangers faced by young boys and men in the refugee camp in Itang?

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The war itself and being forced to join the fight.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

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What feature made Salva think he found his mother in the Itang refugee camp?

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The orange head scarf the woman wore.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

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What does Nya mean by 'an iron giraffe' in Chapter 12?

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A drill used to dig a well.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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What is the significance of the Itang refugee camp in the story?

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It represents a place of temporary safety and hope for refugees fleeing war.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How does Salva's journey reflect the experiences of many refugees?

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It illustrates the struggles, dangers, and hopes faced by those fleeing conflict.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

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What role does family play in Salva's journey?

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Family provides motivation and hope, as Salva searches for his mother.

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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

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What does the orange head scarf symbolize in Salva's search for his mother?

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It symbolizes hope and the connection to his past.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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How does the author use metaphors in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

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Metaphors are used to convey complex ideas and emotions, such as Nya's description of the drill.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7