A Long Walk to Water: Chapters 1-3

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What is the setting of the first few chapters of A Long Walk to Water?

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Sudan

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What happened the morning after Salva slept in the barn with the other villagers?

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He was left by the villagers.

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What is the central idea of Salva's story in Chapter 1?

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Life can change quickly from predictable to disorderly.

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Why was there a war in Sudan?

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The government wanted all of Sudan to become Muslim, but people in the south had different religions and did not want to practice the Islamic faith.

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What is the purpose of Nya's journey each day?

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to get water

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Who is the main character in Salva's story?

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Salva Dut

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What does Nya's daily journey symbolize in the story?

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The struggle for survival and the importance of water.

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What challenges does Salva face in the early chapters?

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Being separated from his family and finding food and shelter.

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What does the term 'refugee' mean in the context of the story?

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A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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How does Salva's story reflect the impact of war on children?

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It shows the loss of family, the struggle for survival, and the search for safety.