A Long Walk to Water Chapters 1 and 2

Front

What point of view is 'A Long Walk to Water' told from?

Back

3rd person through Nya or Salva depending on who the author is focusing on.

Front

What does the word 'drone' mean in the context of talking?

Back

To talk in a dull, monotonous voice.

Front

What does the metaphor 'baking the air' mean in Chapter 1?

Back

The sun made the air hot.

Front

Which story is similar to Chapters 1 and 2 of 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

Woods Runner (Samuel's family is captured by British soldiers and the Iroquois. Samuel must walk through the wilderness to rescue them.)

Front

What do Nya and Salva's stories have in common?

Back

They both have had hardships and adversity.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea.

Front

What is the main theme of 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

Survival and resilience in the face of adversity.

Front

Who are the two main characters in 'A Long Walk to Water'?

Back

Nya and Salva.

Front

What does adversity mean?

Back

Difficulties or misfortune.

Front

What is the significance of water in the story?

Back

Water represents life, survival, and the struggles faced by the characters.