A Long Walk to Water Chapter 12

Front

How did Nya's mother and the others transfer the rocks to the working site?

Back

They balanced the bundles of rocks on their heads.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the 'iron giraffe' that Nya refers to at the beginning of chapter 12?

Back

It is a tall drill used to drill for water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is Salva's first impression of the Itang refugee camp?

Back

There are thousands of people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What danger does Salva face in the river?

Back

Crocodiles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

How does Salva get himself through the day at the camp?

Back

He tells himself to get through the rest of that day and no other.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the significance of the 'iron giraffe' in the context of the story?

Back

It symbolizes hope and the possibility of accessing clean water.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Describe the living conditions in the Itang refugee camp as observed by Salva.

Back

The camp is crowded and has many people, indicating a struggle for resources.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What emotional challenges does Salva face while at the camp?

Back

He feels loneliness and uncertainty about his family's safety.

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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

Front

How does the community work together in the story?

Back

They collaborate to transport rocks and build a well for water.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What role does perseverance play in Salva's journey?

Back

Perseverance helps Salva to keep moving forward despite hardships.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2